Vinyl Acetate Monomer, Vinyl acetate, Vinyl Ethanoate, VAM, 108-05-4

Vinyl Acetate Monomer, Vinyl acetate, Vinyl Ethanoate, VAM, 108-05-4

Vinyl Acetate Monomer is an organic compound with the chemical formula C4H6O2. It is used as an intermediate in the production of important polymers such as polyvinyl acetate (PVA).

Physical Properties:

• Color: Colorless liquid

• Density: 0.932 g/cm³ (at 20°C)

• Melting Point: -93.2°C

• Boiling Point: 72.8°C

• Solubility in Water: Slightly soluble

• Vapor Pressure: 90.2 mmHg (at 20°C)

• Odor: Fruity odor

Chemical Properties:

• Molecular Formula: C4H6O2

• Molecular Weight: 86.09 g/mol

• CAS Number: 108-05-4

Applications:

• Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA): Used in paints, adhesives, paper coatings, and textile processes.

• Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH): Used in adhesives, packaging, and wrapping films.

• Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB): Used in laminated safety glass for automobiles and buildings.

• Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Resins: Used in packaging films, heavy-duty bags, extrusion coatings, wire and cable coatings, hot melt adhesives, and cross-linked foams.

Vinyl Acetate Monomer allows for the design of products with a wide range of cost and performance profiles and is a fundamental chemical building block in various industrial and consumer products.

Other Names:

• Vinyl ethanoate

• Vinyl acetate

• Vinyl acetate (stabilized with hydroquinone)

• VAM

• 108-05-4 (CAS number)

These names are used interchangeably in various industries and applications.