Methacrylic Acid

Methacrylic Acid is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 79-41-4, with the molecular formula C₄H₆O₂, and a molar mass of 86.09 g/mol.

The molecule contains 12 atoms connected by 11 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is 2-methylprop-2-enoic acid. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = 0.9 (positive value, a lipophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 37.3 Ų, 1 donors and 2 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

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Signal word: Danger

H312 — Harmful in contact with skin

H302 — Harmful if swallowed

H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H335 — May cause respiratory irritation

• 📊 PubChem CID 4093 — NIH
• 🔬 NIST WebBook — spectroscopy
• 💊 ChEMBL — bioactivity