Glycidyl methacrylate

Agent Name

Glycidyl methacrylate

CAS Number

106-91-2

Formula

C7-H10-O3

Major Category

Plastics & Rubber

Synonyms

1-Propanol, 2,3-epoxy-, methacrylate; 2,3-Epoxypropyl methacrylate; 2,3-Epoxypropyl methacrylic acid ester; 2-((Methacryloxy)methyl)oxirane; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, oxiranylmethyl ester; Acriester G; Blemmer G; Blemmer GMA; CP 105; Glycidol methacrylate; Glycidyl alpha-methyl acrylate; Glycidyl alpha-methylacrylate; Light Ester G; Methacrylic acid, 2,3-epoxypropyl ester; SR 379; SY-Monomer G; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-oxiranylmethyl ester; [ChemIDplus]

Category

(Meth)acrylates

Description

Colorless liquid with a fruity odor; [HSDB]

Sources/Uses

Chemical intermediate for polymers; monomer and diluent in epoxy resin formulations; [HSDB] Used in Japan as an intermediate for resins and other chemicals; Also used in emulsions for impregnating paper and textiles, in paint coatings, and adhesive applications; [OECD SIDS: Glycidyl methacrylate - 1999]