Cyclohexyl methacrylate

Agent Name
Cyclohexyl methacrylate
CAS Number
101-43-9
Formula
C10-H16-O2
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Cyclohexyl methacrylate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, cyclohexyl ester; Methacrylic acid, cyclohexyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
(Meth)acrylates
Description
Colorless liquid with a pleasant odor; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used in optical lens systems, dental resins, electronics encapsulation, and hydrogel lenses; [HSDB]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "ACRYLIC RESINS (MONOMERS)."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.191 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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