Methyl 2-fluoroacrylate

Methyl 2-fluoroacrylate (MFA) is a chemical compound classified as an acrylate ester. The molecular formula is C₄H₅FO₂ and the molecular weight is 104.08. The systematic name of this chemical is methyl 2-fluoroprop-2-enoate. It is used in industrial chemistry to produce acrylate polymers with mechanical and optical properties,^[1] and insect antifeedant 2-azabicyclo[2.1.1]hexane.^[2]

Methyl 2-fluoroacrylate

Names
Preferred IUPAC name Methyl 2-fluoroprop-2-enoate
Other names Methyl 2-fluoroacrylate 2-Fluoro-2-propenoic acid methyl ester 2-Fluoroacrylic acid methyl ester
Identifiers
CAS Number	2343-89-7
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	2062679
ECHA InfoCard	100.133.340
PubChem CID	2782524
UNII	3P6DG2B57G Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID80382134
InChI InChI=1S/C4H5FO2/c1-3(5)4(6)7-2/h1H2,2H3 Key: ZTZJVAOTIOAZGZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C4H5FO2/c1-3(5)4(6)7-2/h1H2,2H3 Key: ZTZJVAOTIOAZGZ-UHFFFAOYAB
SMILES COC(=O)C(=C)F
Properties
Chemical formula	C4H5FO2
Molar mass	104.080 g·mol−1
Appearance	transparent liquid
Density	1.114 g/mL @ 20 °C
Melting point	−42 °C (−44 °F; 231 K)
Boiling point	91 °C @ 750 mmHg
Solubility in water	slightly soluble
Refractive index (nD)	1.39 @ 20 °C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Hazards

MFA is highly flammable and can be harmful if inhaled, in contact with skin, or if swallowed. It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.^[3]