Products Description of Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)
Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)—also referred to as acrylic or plexiglass—is a high-molecular-weight polymer with the chemical formula (C₅H₈O₂)ₙ. It is prized for its optical clarity, affordability, and outstanding ease of fabrication.
Chemical Properties
| English Name | POLY(METHYL METHACRYLATE) ISOTACTIC |
| English Synonyms | O,O-DIETHYLPHOSPHORYL (Z)-2-(2-AMINOTHIAZOL-4-YL)-2-METHOXYCARBONYLMETHOXYIMINOACETA TE;PMMA;POLY(METHYL METHACRYLATE), ISOTACTIC, AV ERAGE MW CA. 300,000 (GPC);PMMA:O,O-DIETH YLPHOSPHORYL (Z)-2-(2-AMINOTHIAZOL-4-YL)-2-METHOXYCARBONYLMETHOXYIMINOACETATE;Poly(m ethyl methacrylate), isotactic >80% isotactic;PMMA(8N);PMMA(ZK5BR);PMMA(ZK6HF) |
| CAS Number | 25188-98-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H18N3O8PS |
| Molecular Weight | 395.325381 |
| Melting point | 140-160 °C |
| Density | 1.2 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Form | solid |
| InChI | 1S/C12H18N3O8PS/c1-4-21-24(18,22-5-2)23-11(17)10(8-7-25-12(13)14-8)15-20-6-9(16)19-3/h7H,4-6H2,1 -3H3,(H2,13,14)/b15-10 |
| InChIKey | DOXUHDDTLHKPOE-GDNBJRDFSA-N |
| Smiles | [P](=O)(OCC)(OCC)OC(=O)\C(=N/OCC(=O)OC)\c1nc([s]c1)N |
Product Application of Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)
PMMA is commonly employed as a substitute for glass and finds broad use in the manufacture of transparent goods, medical instruments, building materials, and ornamental items.
