Methoxyethene CAS#107-25-5 Product Description
Vinyl methyl ether is an unsaturated ether characterized by its high chemical reactivity. Under ambient conditions, it exists as a flammable, colorless gas with a characteristic odor. Its molecular structure features both a vinyl group (-CH=CH₂) and a methoxy group (-OCH₃), contributing to its distinctive chemical properties and reactivity in various organic reactions. At standard temperature and pressure (approximately 25°C and 1 atm), it remains gaseous but can be liquefied through cooling or pressurization under appropriate conditions, forming a clear, colorless liquid.
Methoxyethene CAS#107-25-5 Chemical Properties
| Melting point | -122°C |
| Boiling point | 6°C |
| density | 0.7440 |
| vapor pressure | 169.17kPa at 20℃ |
| refractive index | 1.3947 |
| Water Solubility | 17.1g/L at 25℃ |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C3H6O/c1-3-4-2/h3H,1H2,2H3 |
| InChIKey | XJRBAMWJDBPFIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C=COC |
| LogP | 0.42 at 25℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 107-25-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Ethene, methoxy-(107-25-5) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Vinyl methyl ether (107-25-5) |
Methoxyethene CAS#107-25-5 Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | F+ |
| Risk Statements | 12 |
| Safety Statements | 9-16-33 |
| RIDADR | UN 1087 |
| HazardClass | 2.1 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 107-25-5(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | rabbit,LD50,skin,> 8gm/kg (8000mg/kg),GAF Material Safety Data Sheet. |
Methoxyethene CAS#107-25-5 Product Application
1. Raw Material for PVM/MA Copolymer Production
Vinyl methyl ether can be copolymerized with maleic anhydride to produce poly(methyl vinyl ether-alt-maleic anhydride) (PVM/MA). Its derivatives are widely used in oral care products, including denture adhesives, toothpaste, and mouthwash, as well as in hair styling and skincare formulations, where they can function as film-forming, binding, and thickening agents.
2. Specialty Coatings, Inks & Adhesives
Used as a comonomer in selected polymer and resin systems, vinyl methyl ether can contribute to film flexibility and adhesion. Potential applications include peelable protective coatings, screen-printing inks, and pressure-sensitive adhesive formulations, depending on the copolymer composition.
3. Pharmaceutical Excipients & Drug Delivery
PVM/MA-based polymers and their derivatives are used in selected pharmaceutical and personal care applications. Depending on the polymer grade and formulation, they may serve as film-forming agents, binders, or components of controlled-release and topical delivery systems. Suitability for pharmaceutical use requires appropriate quality specifications and regulatory compliance.
4. Specialty Photopolymerization & Organic Synthesis
Vinyl methyl ether may be investigated or used in selected specialty polymerization systems and as a reactive building block in organic synthesis. Its suitability for cationic UV-curing formulations and cycloaddition reactions depends on the specific reaction chemistry and formulation requirements.
