Cat Number: CHE108054

Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM)

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CAS Number

108-05-4

Synonyms

VINYL ACETATE
Ethenyl acetate
Acetic acid ethenyl ester
Acetic acid vinyl ester

Description

Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) is used in the production of polymer emulsions and resins of various types including Vinyl acetate homopolymers, Vinyl Acetate/Ethylene (VAE) and Ethylene/Vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers as well as the production of Polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) and Ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH).

Molecular Weight

86.09

Molecular Formula

C4H6O2

EINECS

203-545-4

SMILES

CC(=O)OC=C

Appearance

Clear, colorless liquid

Boiling Point

72.7 ℃ (162.9 °F; 345.8 K)