Methyl methacrylate

Methyl methacrylate structural formula

CAS Number80-62-6
Molecular FormulaC5H8O2
Molecular Weight100.117
InChI KeyVVQNEPGJFQJSBK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP1.38
Synonyms
  • Methyl methacrylate
  • Methyl 2-methylprop-2-enoate
  • 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester
  • 80-62-6
  • 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester
  • 4-02-00-01519
  • 2-(Methoxycarbonyl)-1-propene
  • 2-Methyl-2-propenoic acid methyl ester
  • 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl- methyl ester
  • 2-Propenoic acid,2-methyl methyl ester
  • 2-Propenoic acid,2-methyl-,methyl ester
  • Acryester M
  • Acryloid HT 100
  • Light Ester M
  • metacrilato de metilo
  • Methacrylate de methyle
  • METHACRYLATE, METHYL
  • Methacrylic acid methyl ester
  • Methacrylic acid, methyl ester
  • METHACRYLSAEURE-METHYLESTER
  • Methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
  • Methyl 2-methylacrylate
  • Methyl 2-methylpropenoate
  • Methylmethacrylat
  • NSC 4769
  • Paraloid HT 100
  • Pegalan
  • PROP-2-ENOATE, 2-METHYL-, METHYL
  • UN 1247
  • Acrylic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester
  • BRN 0605459
  • EINECS 201-297-1
  • Methyl methacrylate monomer
  • 2-Methylacrylic acid, methyl ester
  • monocite Methacrylate monomer
  • NCI-C50680
  • RCRA waste number U162
  • Metakrylan metylu
  • Methylester kyseliny methakrylove
  • Methylmethacrylaat
  • Metil metacrilato
  • UNII-196OC77688
  • Kallocryl A
  • Simplex P
  • 2-Methylacrylic acid methyl ester
  • MMA
  • Methacrylsaeuremethyl ester
  • Methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
  • Methyl alpha-methylacrylate
  • Methyl methylacrylate
  • Methyl-methacrylat
  • Methylmethacrylate
  • 1196968-39-4
  • 1227277-87-3
  • 162221-54-7
  • 220713-32-6
  • 874217-13-7

Applications:

Uv-Vis Spectrum of Methyl Methacrylate

April 2, 2026

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For optimal results in HPLC analysis, it is recommended to measure absorbance at a wavelength that matches the absorption maximum of the compound(s) being analyzed. The UV spectrum shown can assist in selecting an appropriate wavelength for your analysis. Please note that certain mobile phases and buffers may block wavelengths below 230 nm, rendering absorbance measurement at these wavelengths ineffective. If detection below 230 nm is required, it is recommended to use acetonitrile and water as low UV-transparent mobile phases, with phosphoric acid and its salts, sulfuric acid, and TFA as buffers.
For some compounds, the UV-Vis Spectrum is affected by the pH of the mobile phase. This analysis was done with the mobile phase made of 20% acetonitrile and 80% water.

Application Analytes:
Methyl methacrylate
SIELC Technologies usually develops more than one method for each compound. Therefore, this particular method may not be the best available method from our portfolio for your specific application. Before you decide to implement this method in your research, please send us an email to research@sielc.com so we can ensure you get optimal results for your compound/s of interest.

Separation of Methyl methacrylate on Newcrom R1 HPLC column

February 16, 2018
Separation of Methyl methacrylate on Newcrom C18 HPLC column

Methyl methacrylate can be analyzed by this reverse phase (RP) HPLC method with simple conditions. The mobile phase contains an acetonitrile (MeCN), water, and phosphoric acid. For Mass-Spec (MS) compatible applications the phosphoric acid needs to be replaced with formic acid. Smaller 3 µm particles columns available for fast UPLC applications. This liquid chromatography method is scalable and can be used for isolation impurities in preparative separation. It also suitable for pharmacokinetics.

Application Column

Newcrom R1

The Newcrom columns are a family of reverse-phase-based columns. Newcrom A, AH, B, and BH are all mixed-mode columns with either positive or negative ion-pairing groups attached to either short (25 Å) or long (100 Å) ligand chains. Newcrom R1 is a special reverse-phase column with low silanol activity.

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Application Analytes:
Methyl methacrylate
The result was obtained by a proprietary SIELC algorithm. It may deviate from the actual experimental data. The experimental data are available upon request. Contact us before ordering the column as there may be a more suitable column alternative by either e-mail: support@sielc.com or by phone: 847-229-2629.