Cyclohexyl methacrylate
Agent Name
Cyclohexyl methacrylate
CAS Number
101-43-9
Formula
C10-H16-O2
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
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
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: