Description

Methyl 2-fluoroacrylate (CAS No. 2343-89-7) is a high-purity fluorinated acrylate ester with the molecular formula C₄H₅FO₂ and the IUPAC name methyl 2-fluoroprop-2-enoate. This specialized monomer is widely used in polymer chemistry and materials science due to its unique reactivity imparted by the fluorine substituent. It is a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic ester-like odor, and it is typically stored under inert conditions to prevent premature polymerization. Methyl 2-fluoroacrylate is an essential building block for synthesizing fluorinated polymers with enhanced chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties. Ideal for researchers and industrial scientists, this compound is rigorously tested for purity and consistency, ensuring reliable performance in advanced applications.

Properties

• CAS Number: 2343-89-7
• Complexity: 97.9
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-fluoroprop-2-enoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H5FO2/c1-3(5)4(6)7-2/h1H2,2H3
• InChI Key: ZTZJVAOTIOAZGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 104.02735756
• Molecular Formula: C4H5FO2
• Molecular Weight: 104.08
• SMILES: COC(=O)C(=C)F
• Topological: 26.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 104.02735756
• Synonyms: methyl 2-fluoroacrylate, 2343-89-7, DTXSID80382134, EC 607-233-2, DTXCID10333159, Methyl 2-fluoroprop-2-enoate, 2-Fluoroacrylic acid methyl ester, 2-Propenoic acid, 2-fluoro-, methyl ester, Methyl-2-fluoroacrylate, MFCD04039286, Methyl 2-fluoroacrylate, BHT stabilized, 3P6DG2B57G, Methyl 2-fluoroacrylate, 95%, METHYL2-FLUOROACRYLATE, Methyl a-fluoroacrylate, methyl alpha-fluoroacrylate, UNII-3P6DG2B57G, SCHEMBL98866, SCHEMBL3687097, a-Fluoroacrylic acid methyl ester, 2-fluoro-acrylic acid methyl ester, CS-B0596, AKOS005259600, GS-3631, FM104359, SY044794, DB-001395, Methyl 2-fluoroacrylate stab. with 1% BHT, M3179, NS00007788, EN300-41578, .ALPHA.-FLUOROACRYLIC ACID METHYL ESTER, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-FLUORO-, METHYL ESTER, Methyl 2-fluoroacrylate (stabilized with BHT), Q18344142, 31344-36-2

Application

Methyl 2-fluoroacrylate is primarily used as a monomer in the synthesis of fluorinated acrylic polymers, which exhibit superior weather resistance and chemical inertness. It is valuable in coatings, adhesives, and specialty materials where low surface energy and durability are critical. Researchers also utilize it in the development of biomedical materials due to its biocompatibility and tunable properties. Additionally, its reactivity makes it suitable for controlled radical polymerization techniques, enabling precise macromolecular design.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H225 (97.9%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
• H301 (95.7%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
• H311 (87.2%): Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H314 (85.1%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H330 (87.2%): Fatal if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]

Precautionary Statements

• P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P262, P264, P270, P271, P280, P284, P301+P316, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P320, P321, P330, P361+P364, P363, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Flam. Liq. 2 (97.9%)
• Acute Tox. 3 (95.7%)
• Acute Tox. 3 (87.2%)
• Skin Corr. 1B (85.1%)
• Acute Tox. 1 (87.2%)

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