Methacrylamide

Synonym(s):2-Methyl-2-propenamide;2-Methylacrylamide;2-Methylpropenamide;Methacrylamide;Methacrylic acid amide

CAS NO.：79-39-0
Empirical Formula: C4H7NO
Molecular Weight: 85.1
MDL number: MFCD00008018
EINECS: 201-202-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-06-05 18:44:30

What is Methacrylamide?

Chemical properties

white to very slightly yellow crystals

The Uses of Methacrylamide

Methacrylamide is a reagent used in the production of polymers and copolymers. It is also used as a raw material in the production of chemicals for industrial and professional use such as textiles, leather, fur, bulk, large scale chemicals (including petroleum products), fine chemicals, formulation [mixing] of preparations and/or re-packaging (excluding alloys), building and construction work, electricity, steam, gas, water supply and sewage treatment.

The Uses of Methacrylamide

A monomer for acrylic resins.

What are the applications of Application

Methacrylamide is a reagent used for polymers

Definition

ChEBI: Methacrylamide is a member of acrylamides and a primary carboxamide.

Safety Profile

Poison by intraperitoneal route. Moderately toxic by ingestion. Human systemic effects by inhalation: degenerative brain changes and liver and hdney changes. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx.

Purification Methods

Crystallise the amide from *benzene or ethyl acetate and dry it under vacuum at room temperature. [Beilstein 2 IV 1538.]

Properties of Methacrylamide

Melting point:	106-110 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	215 °C
Density	1,115 g/cm³
vapor pressure	0.0015 hPa (20 °C)
refractive index	1.3992 (estimate)
Flash point:	215°C
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
solubility	202g/l
form	Crystals
pka	15.46±0.50(Predicted)
color	White to very slightly yellow
PH	7.1 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃)
explosive limit	2-15%(V)
Water Solubility	202 g/L (20 ºC)
BRN	605397
CAS DataBase Reference	79-39-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Methacrylamide(79-39-0)
EPA Substance Registry System	Methacrylamide (79-39-0)

Safety information for Methacrylamide

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Health Hazard GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H371:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure H373:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure
Precautionary Statement Codes	P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.