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Methyl 2-fluoroacrylate

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Methyl 2-fluoroacrylate (MFA) is a chemical compound classified as an acrylate ester. The molecular formula is C4H5FO2 and the molecular weight is 104.08. The systematic name of this chemical is methyl 2-fluoroprop-2-enoate. It is used in industrial chemistry to produce acrylate polymers with mechanical and optical properties,[1] and insect antifeedant 2-azabicyclo[2.1.1]hexane.[2]

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Methyl 2-fluoroacrylate
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Methyl 2-fluoroprop-2-enoate
Other names
Methyl 2-fluoroacrylate
2-Fluoro-2-propenoic acid methyl ester
2-Fluoroacrylic acid methyl ester
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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ECHA InfoCard 100.133.340 Edit this at Wikidata
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C4H5FO2/c1-3(5)4(6)7-2/h1H2,2H3
    Key: ZTZJVAOTIOAZGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C4H5FO2/c1-3(5)4(6)7-2/h1H2,2H3
    Key: ZTZJVAOTIOAZGZ-UHFFFAOYAB
  • COC(=O)C(=C)F
Properties
C4H5FO2
Molar mass 104.080 g·mol−1
Appearance transparent liquid
Density 1.114 g/mL @ 20 °C
Melting point −42 °C (−44 °F; 231 K)
Boiling point 91 °C @ 750 mmHg
slightly soluble
1.39 @ 20 °C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Hazards

MFA is highly flammable and can be harmful if inhaled, in contact with skin, or if swallowed. It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.[3]

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