Hexadecyl methacrylate

Agent Name
Hexadecyl methacrylate
CAS Number
2495-27-4
Formula
C20-H38-O2
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Hexadecyl methacrylate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, hexadecyl ester; Cetyl methacrylate; Hexadecyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate; Methacrylic acid, hexadecyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
(Meth)acrylates
Description
Clear odorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as monomer (i.e. for motor oil viscosity index improvers and its homopolymer); [HSDB]
Comments
May polymerize; A skin irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] See "ACRYLIC RESINS (MONOMERS)."
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

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Diseases

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