Methyl 2-phenylacrylate

CAS: 1865-29-8

Ref. 3D-BAA86529

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 2-phenylacrylate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Methyl 2-phenylacrylate is a synthetic chemical that is used in the production of polymers. It reacts with oxygen to give an oxidative carbonylation product, which consists of a particle and a functional group. The particle can be made insoluble by polymerisation. The reaction mechanism involves the donation of a methyl cinnamate group to the carbonyl group, which has a redox potential and kinetic energy that are sufficient for the reaction to proceed. Methyl 2-phenylacrylate has been used as an initiator for free radical polymerisation, which leads to cross-linked polymers. This initiator also reacts with other functional groups such as phenol or amine groups.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 162.19 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%