Acrylic Acid

Acrylic acid is an organic compound and the simplest unsaturated fatty acid, with the chemical formula C3H4O2. At room temperature and atmospheric pressure, it is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor; it is readily soluble (miscible) in water, ethanol, and diethyl ether. Due to the presence of an unsaturated bond in its structure, it is chemically reactive: it polymerizes easily in air and can undergo reduction reactions with hydrogen, esterification reactions with alcohols, and addition reactions with hydrogen halides.

Chemical Properties

Product Usage

Chemical Raw Materials: Primarily used to produce acrylates (such as methyl and ethyl esters) and polymers; serves as a key base material for plastics and adhesives.

Consumer Goods: Used to manufacture superabsorbent polymers (SAP), which offer high water-absorption capabilities and are widely used in hygiene products like diapers and sanitary pads.

Industrial Coatings: Used in the production of various coatings and paints, commonly applied for the corrosion protection and decoration of automobiles, ships, and building facades.

Other Applications: Includes uses in textile auxiliaries, paper coatings, leather processing, and flocculants for wastewater treatment.