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Vinyl acetate (CAS 108-05-4)

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Alternate Names:
Ethenyl acetate
Application:
Vinyl acetate is a useful building block
CAS Number:
108-05-4
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
86.09
Molecular Formula:
C4H6O2
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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Vinyl acetate is a chemical compound that functions as a monomer in the production of polyvinyl acetate, a polymer in various industrial applications. Its mechanism of action involves undergoing polymerization reactions with other monomers to form polyvinyl acetate, which can then be further modified to produce other polymers such as polyvinyl alcohol and ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers. Role in the experimental is to serve as a building block for the synthesis of various polymers with diverse properties, making it a versatile component in the development of materials for adhesives, coatings, and films. At the molecular level, vinyl acetate interacts with other monomers through radical polymerization, leading to the formation of long chains of polymer molecules with different physical and chemical characteristics. Its ability to undergo controlled polymerization processes may be a component in the development of new materials with tailored properties for specific industrial applications.


Vinyl acetate (CAS 108-05-4) References

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Vinyl acetate, 25 ml

sc-251426
25 ml
$31.00

Vinyl acetate, 1 L

sc-251426A
1 L
$41.00