Methyl 2-fluoroacrylate

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.

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)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.133.340
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).
Infobox references

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.[1]

References

  1. Material Safety Data Sheet. SynQuest Laboratories, Inc. Alachua, FL. Revised February, 2011


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