Products Description
Butyl methacrylate (abbreviated BMA) is an organic methacrylate compound with the formula C₄H₉O₂CC(CH₃)=CH₂. It serves as a standard monomer for the production of methacrylate polymers, where polymerization proceeds under free‑radical conditions. Characterized by flexibility and plasticizing performance, this methacrylate monomer is an essential structural unit for multiple copolymer systems.
Products Chemical Properties
| Melting point | -75 °C |
| Boiling point | 162-165 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.894 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor density | 4.91 (15 °C, vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 2 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.423(lit.) |
| Fp | 123 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | 0.36g/l |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear |
| Odor | Moderate acrylate. |
| explosive limit | 2.00-8.00%(V) |
| Water Solubility | 3 g/L (20 ºC) |
| BRN | 773960 |
| Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 5 mg/m3 NIOSH: TWA 5 mg/m3 |
| Stability: | Stable (though if no stabilizers are present, it may polymerize; typically stabilized through the addition of HQME). Incompatible with strong reducing agents, strong oxidizing agents. Flammable. Water-reactive at high or low pH. |
| InChIKey | SOGAXMICEFXMKE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | 3 at 25℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 97-88-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Butyl methacrylate(97-88-1) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Butyl methacrylate (97-88-1) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 10-36/37/38-43 |
| Safety Statements | 16-36/37/39-26 |
| RIDADR | UN 2227 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | OZ3675000 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 562 °F |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HazardClass | 3 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| HS Code | 29161490 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 97-88-1(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 2000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 2000 mg/kg |
Products Application
n‑Butyl methacrylate acts as a core monomer for manufacturing resins, solvent‑borne coatings, adhesives, oil additives and emulsions. The resulting emulsions are specially formulated for textile, leather and paper finishing treatments. Moreover, this material participates in the production of contact lenses.
Besides, it is utilized for dental resins, oil‑dispersible pesticides and acrylic surface coatings. It also serves as a copolymer component in products including paraffin embedding media.
Company Profile
Based in Shandong, China, Furuida (Jinan) Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. has built a modern fine chemical business that brings together R&D, production, sales, and global services. Its focus is new chemical materials. Its foundation is integrity, quality, and customer-first service. Its momentum comes from continuous innovation, strict quality management, international expansion, improved operational standards, and a stronger brand reputation.
The company is supported by an experienced foreign trade and technical support team, a mature global supply network, and resilient supply chain capabilities. These strengths help it achieve annual sales exceeding RMB 600 million and serve more than 5,000 industrial clients worldwide. From Asia to Europe, Africa, and Oceania, Furuida has earned a loyal and growing customer base and a solid reputation across the industry.
Its products include pharmaceutical intermediates and raw materials, food additives, electroplating chemicals, water treatment agents, dye auxiliaries, functional materials, titanium compounds, metal salts, catalysts, and surfactants. Widely used in pharmaceuticals, electronics, coatings, rubber and plastics, fine chemicals, and water treatment, they reflect the company’s promise to deliver reliable, cost-effective chemical solutions and comprehensive one-stop services to global partners.
