Ethyl acrylate
Also known as: Ethyl propenoate, Acrylic acid ethyl ester, 2-Propenoic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 2-propenoate, Ethyl acrylic ester, Acrylate d'ethyle, Carboset 511, NSC 8263
Ethyl acrylate (CAS 140-88-5) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H8O2 and a molecular weight of 100.116 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of −71 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 99.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 15.6±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour, H302 — Harmful if swallowed and H312 — Harmful in contact with skin. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 140-88-5
- Jingsj CID
- J-14699-6
- Molecular Formula
- C5H8O2
- Molecular Weight
- 100.116 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | −71 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 99.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 15.6±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 100.052429 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 1.33 |
| Additional Property | 3.5 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 38.2±0.1 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.402 |
| Additional Property | 1.5 g/100 mL (25 ºC) |
| Additional Property | 99.8℃ |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H312 — Harmful in contact with skin
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H331 — Toxic if inhaled
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
- H412 — Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2916129000 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2916129000 other esters of acrylic acid VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Ethyl acrylate?
The CAS number of Ethyl acrylate is 140-88-5.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl acrylate?
Ethyl acrylate has molecular formula C5H8O2 and molecular weight 100.116 g/mol.
Is Ethyl acrylate hazardous?
Ethyl acrylate has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour; H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H312 — Harmful in contact with skin.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl acrylate?
For Ethyl acrylate, Upstream Products: 1-Butene, Ethyl cinnamate, Acrylic acid; Downstream Products: Methyl 2-(hydroxymethyl)acrylate, Methyl 1-hydroxy-2-naphthoate, Ethyl 5-norbornene-2-carboxylate.
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