Butyl methacrylate is the organic compound with the formula C4H9O2CC(CH3)=CH2. A colorless liquid, it is a common monomer for the preparation of methacrylate polymers.. It is typically polymerized under free-radical conditions.
Health hazards In terms of the acute toxicity of butyl methacrylate, the is 20 g/kg (oral, rat). It is an irritant to the eyes and can cause blindness.
See also Methacrylic acid Methyl methacrylate tert-Butyl methacrylate
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