Methacrylic anhydride - ≥94%, contains 0.2% topanol CA as stabilizer , CAS No.760-93-0

CAS: 760-93-0 Cat. No.: M102519 Formula: [H2C=C(CH3)CO]2O Molecular Weight: 154.16 Beilstein Registry Number: 1761982 EC Number: 212-084-8
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GRADE & PURITY ≥94% contains 0.2% topanol CA as stabilizer
Synonyms
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,1'-anhydride | 2-methylacrylic anhydride | AKOS009029007 | 2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid anhydride | UNII-N2RJR03340 | MFCD00008586 | 2-methylprop-2-enoyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate | Methacrylic anhydride, contains 2,000 ppm topanol
Storage
Store at 2-8°C,Protected from light,Argon charged
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Why this grade

≥94%, contains 0.2% topanol CA as stabilizer for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Literature proof

Cited in 520 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Methacrylic anhydride is an organic compound derived from methacrylic acid, which belongs to the class of acrylic acids. It is primarily employed as a monomer in the production of polymers, particularly poly(methacrylic acid) and its copolymers. These polymers find applications in a wide range of industries, including bio-renewable resins, pH-sensitive hydrogels, thermosets, coatings, adhesives, and plastics, due to their excellent chemical and thermal stability. In the polymerization of methacrylic anhydride, the most common inhibitor used is Topanol A. It is typically added in small quantities (2,000 ppm) to hinder undesirable side reactions during the polymerization, ensuring controlled and high-quality polymer formation.
Purpose
Methacrylic anhydride can be used as a starting material to synthesize:
Methacrylated chondroitin sulfate pH-sensitive hydrogels by copolymerization reaction. These hydrogels can be used in drug delivery systems.
High-performance lignin-based thermosets.
Gel polymer electrolyte, which is then integrated with the cathode to form high-performance lithium-ion batteries.
Methacrylic anhydride can be also used as a precursor to synthesize bio-renewable resins for composite applications. For example, it can be used to prepare soybean oil and a eugenol-based resin system. This resin possesses high thermal stability, and good mechanical properties, which makes it a suitable matrix for the pultrusion process.

Specifications

Synonyms
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,1'-anhydride | 2-methylacrylic anhydride | AKOS009029007 | 2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid anhydride | UNII-N2RJR03340 | MFCD00008586 | 2-methylprop-2-enoyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate | Methacrylic anhydride, contains 2,000 ppm topanol
Specifications & Purity
≥94%, contains 0.2% topanol CA as stabilizer
Storage
Store at 2-8°C,Protected from light,Argon charged
Shipped In
Wet ice
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Purity
≥94%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Canonical Smiles
CC(=C)C(=O)OC(=O)C(=C)C
IUPAC Name
2-methylprop-2-enoyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate
InChIKey
DCUFMVPCXCSVNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C8H10O3/c1-5(2)7(9)11-8(10)6(3)4/h1,3H2,2,4H3
Isomeric SMILES
CC(=C)C(=O)OC(=O)C(=C)C
WGK Germany
1
RTECS
OZ5700000
UN Number
3265
Packing Group
I
Molecular Weight
154.16
Beilstein
1761982
Reaxy-Rn
1761982
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=1761982&ln=

Documentation

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassCarboxylic acids and derivatives
SubclassDicarboxylic acids and derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentDicarboxylic acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents Carboxylic acid anhydrides  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Dicarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid anhydride - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as dicarboxylic acids and derivatives. These are organic compounds containing exactly two carboxylic acid groups.
External Descriptors Not available
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Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilityMiscible with ethanol and ether.
SensitivityMoisture & Heat & light sensitive.
Refractive Index1.453
Flash Point(°C)83 °C
Boil Point(°C)87 °C/13 mmHg (lit.)
Melt Point(°C)-109°C
Molecular Weight154.160 g/mol
XLogP31.800
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count4
Exact Mass154.063 Da
Monoisotopic Mass154.063 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area43.400 Ų
Heavy Atom Count11
Formal Charge0
Complexity201.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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