Ethyl methacrylate


Ethyl methacrylate is the organic compound with the formula C2H5O2CC=CH2. A colorless liquid, it is a common monomer for the preparation of acrylate polymers. It is typically polymerized under free-radical conditions.

Environmental issues and health hazards

The acute toxicity of the related butyl methacrylate is the LD50 is 20 g/kg. Acrylate esters irritant the eyes and can cause blindness.