Acrylic acid
Acrylic acid is an organic compound and the simplest unsaturated carboxylic acid. It is used mainly in the formation of polymers. Additionally, acrylic acid is used in the production of hygienic medical products (personal care), detergents (cleaning), the textile industry and (waste)water treatment chemicals.
- Synonyms
- Acroleic acid, Ethylenecarboxylic acid, Propenoic acid, Vinylformic acid
- Chemical Formula
- C3H4O2
- CAS Number
- 79-10-7
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 72.02
- Melting Point
- 14 °C
- Boiling Point
- 141 °C
- Density
- 1.051 g/mL
- Forms
- Liquid (clear), Colorless
Uses and applications
Key applications
- Resins
- Detergent
- Rubber