2-Ethylhexyl methacrylate
[CAS 688-84-6]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Ester >> Other ester compounds
• Name: 2-Ethylhexyl methacrylate
• Synonyms: 2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₂₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 198.30
• CAS Registry Number: 688-84-6
• EC Number: 211-708-6

Properties

• Density: 0.884
• Melting point: -50 °C
• Boiling point: 218 °C
• Refractive index: 1.437-1.439
• Flash point: 92 °C
• Water solubility: <0.1 g/L

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Statements: R36/37/38;R43
• Safety Statements: S24;S26;S37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1B	H317
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361