Benzyl methacrylate
Also known as: 2-Methylpropenoic acid benzyl ester, 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, phenylmethyl ester, 2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid phenylmethyl ester, Benzyl 2-methylacrylate, Methacrylic acid benzyl ester, Phenylmethyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate, Phenylmethyl-2-methyl-2-propenoate, benzyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate
Benzyl methacrylate (CAS 2495-37-6) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C11H12O2 and a molecular weight of 176.212 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 247.0±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 124.1±9.9 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 2495-37-6
- Jingsj CID
- J-360-1
- Molecular Formula
- C11H12O2
- Molecular Weight
- 176.212 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Boiling Point | 247.0±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 124.1±9.9 °C |
| Exact Mass | 176.083725 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 2.82 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.512 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2916140000 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2916140000. other esters of methacrylic acid. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:80.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Benzyl methacrylate?
The CAS number of Benzyl methacrylate is 2495-37-6.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzyl methacrylate?
Benzyl methacrylate has molecular formula C11H12O2 and molecular weight 176.212 g/mol.
Is Benzyl methacrylate hazardous?
Benzyl methacrylate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Benzyl methacrylate?
For Benzyl methacrylate, Upstream Products: Methacryloyl chloride, Benzyl alcohol, Methacrylic acid; Downstream Products: Benzyl 2-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoate, Dipentaerythritol hexaacrylate, Benzyl isobutyrate.
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