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Vinyl Acetate Monomer (MF: C₄H₆O₂ MW: 86.09) is a significant organic chemical monomer. This unsaturated ester compound is formed through the addition reaction of acetic acid and ethylene. Possessing highly reactive chemical properties, it readily undergoes polymerisation reactions and finds extensive application in polymer synthesis.
| Item | Specification |
| Melting point | -93°C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 72–73°C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.934 g/mL at 25°C (lit.) |
| Vapor density | 3 (vs air) |
| Vapor pressure | 88 mmHg (20°C) |
| Refractive Index | n₂₀/D 1.395 (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 20°F |
| Odour | Sweet, pleasant, fruity |
| Solubility | Sparingly soluble in water; readily soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, diethyl ether, and acetone. |
Synthesis of Polymer Resins
– Used in polymerisation to produce polyvinyl acetate (PVAc), employed in emulsion paints, paper coatings, and as a binder base for adhesives.
– Copolymerised with ethylene to form ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA), extensively used in manufacturing shoe soles, cable insulation, packaging films, and processed into hot-melt adhesives.
– Copolymerised with vinyl chloride to form vinyl acetate-vinyl chloride copolymer (VAC), used in manufacturing records, coatings, films, etc.
Textile and Cosmetic Applications
– Copolymerised with other monomers as textile finishing agents for waterproofing, wrinkle-resistant treatments, and enhancing fabric handfeel.
– Used in small quantities in shampoos and cosmetics as film-forming agents or thickeners to improve product texture.
Other Specialised Applications
– Employed in synthesising polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) for vinylon fibres, medical films, adhesives, and similar products.
– Serves as an organic synthesis intermediate for producing vinyl acetate-acrylic copolymers, catering to higher-specification coating or ink applications.
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