2-(N,N-Diethylamino)ethyl methacrylate

Synonyms

(2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethyl)diethylamine; 2-(Diethylamino)ethyl methacrylate; 2-Diethylaminoethylester kyseliny methakrylove [Czech]; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-(diethylamino)ethyl ester; Daktose B; Diethylaminoethyl methacrylate; Ethanol, 2-(diethylamino)-, methacrylate (ester); Methacrylic acid, 2-(diethylamino)ethyl ester; N,N-Diethylaminoethyl methacrylate; [ChemIDplus] UN1993

Category

(Meth)acrylates

Description

Clear light-colored liquid; [CAMEO] Light yellow liquid with a pungent odor; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used as monomer and comonomer for polymers (used in automotive paints and adhesives) and in dental materials and antithrombogenic prosthetics; [HSDB]

Comments

In gavage studies of rabbits, electrical brain activity was suppressed followed by clonic-tonic spasms; Highly irritating to skin and eyes, based on animal studies; [HSDB] May cause severe skin irritation; [CAMEO] A skin and eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] A skin and eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [eChemPortal: ESIS] An irritant; Can be absorbed through skin; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] See "ACRYLIC RESINS (MONOMERS)."

Biomedical References

0.11 mm Hg

LC50 (rat) = 11,000 mg/m3/4h

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Combustible liquid, n.o.s."

Yes

Other CNS neurotoxin

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)
• Plastic Composites Manufacturing
• Working with Glues and Adhesives