Acrylic Acid is an unsaturated carboxylic acid used primarily in the production of polymers, superabsorbent materials, and coatings.
- Polymer Production: Used in the manufacture of acrylic resins and copolymers for paints, coatings, and adhesives.
- Superabsorbent Polymers: Used in the production of materials for diapers and sanitary products.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of various chemicals such as esters, plasticizers, and surfactants.
- Water Treatment: Used in the treatment of water as a dispersant and scale inhibitor.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Odor |
Acrid odor |
| Molecular Formula |
C3H4O2 |
| Molecular Weight |
72.06 g/mol |
| Boiling Point |
141 °C |
| Density |
1.05 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Miscible with water, ethanol, and ether |
| Flash Point |
85 °C |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions, but can polymerize under heat and in the presence of light or air |