Isobutyl Methacrylate - IBMA

IBMA, or isobutyl methacrylate, is a methacrylate ester of methacrylic acid and isobutanol. It is a colorless liquid, and soluble in water at room temperature.

Product Details

Formula:

C8H14O2

CAS Number:

97-86-9

Also Known As:

2-methylpropyl-2-methylprop-2-enoate

Structure:

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applications:

When heated, IBMA will easily polymerize. It is one of the monomer building blocks for acrylic resins, which are widely used in paints, coatings, adhesives, and plastics.

Packaging:

Drums, totes and isotanks

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Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Colorless liquid

Boiling Point, °C

155

Density, g/cm3

0.9

Flash Point, °C

49

Melting point, °C

-35

Molecular weight, g/mol

142.20

Odor

Ether-like odor

Purity, %

99.5

Refractive index, n20/D

1.420

Silver Fern Chemical is a bulk-based distributer of specialty and industrial chemicals for small and large manufacturers. The minimum order for IBMA is a 55-gallon drum, but we can also ship in totes and isotanks. Our goal is to get your product to you safely and efficiently.