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Methacrylate

Methacrylates are derivatives of methacrylic acid. These derivatives are mainly used to make poly(methyl methacrylate) and related polymers.Monomers Methyl methacrylate Ethyl methacrylate Butyl methacrylate Hydroxyethyl methacrylate Glycidyl methacrylate

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Methacrylates are derivatives of methacrylic acid. These derivatives are mainly used to make poly(methyl methacrylate) and related polymers.

Monomers