Synonyms:

Methacrylic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl-2-Methyl-2-Propenoate; MME; MMA; 2-methylacrylic acid methyl ester; methyl methylacrylate; methyl alpha-methylacrylate; diakon; Methyl-2-methylpropenoate.

Uses:

This compound is used in acrylic bone cements used in orthopedic surgery, in the production of acrylic polymers, polymethylmethacrylate and copolymers used in acrylic surface coatings, in the manufacture of emulsion polymers, in the modification of unsaturated polyester resins, in the production of higher methacrylates, acrylic fibers, acrylic film, inks, radiation-polymerized impregnants for wood, solvent-based adhesives and binders and as an impact modifier of polyvinyl chloride. It is also used in medicinal spray adhesives, in nonirritant bandage solvents, in dental technology, as a ceramic filler or cement, to coat corneal contact lenses, in intraocular lenses, artificial nails, hearing aids and as a monomer for polymethacrylate resins and in the impregnation of concrete.