dodecyl methacrylate

Independent reference data for dodecyl methacrylate (CAS 142-90-5), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

CIR ingredient: Lauryl MethacrylateUsed as monomer (plastics, molding powders, solvent coatings, adhesives, oil additives, viscosity index improvers, and pour-point depressants for distillate fuels), softener for lacquers, and industrial deodorant for methyl sulfide odors; Used in emulsions (textile, leather, and paper finishing) and insecticides (delay volatilization); [HSDB]

Synonyms and trade names

Dodecyl methacrylate; 142-90-5; LAURYL METHACRYLATE; Dodecyl 2-methylacrylate; N-Dodecyl methacrylate; Metazene; 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, dodecyl ester; Dodecyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate; Sipomer LMA; Methacrylic acid, dodecyl ester; LAMA; Ageflex FM 246; Methacrylic acid, lauryl ester; GE 410 (methacrylate); Caswell No. 521; Laurylester kyseliny methakrylove

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	CIR / INCI: Cosmetic ingredients (Lauryl Methacrylate) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) CIR / INCI: Viscosity controlling
GHS notification summary	5% (66 / 1322)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	5% (66 / 1322)
Reported hazard statements	H335, H315 (87.6%), H319 (87.6%), H400 (83.3%), H410 (84.3%), H320

H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

P261, P271, P304+P340, P319, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

What the public record says

dodecyl methacrylate · CAS 142-90-5 · C16H30O2. UNII B6L83074BZ. Boiling Point: 142 °C @ 4 mm Hg; Melting Point: -8 °F (USCG, 1999); Melting Point: -20 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.