Applications in Various Industries:
- Chemical Industry: Used as a monomer in the production of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and other acrylic polymers.
- Industrial Use: Employed in the manufacture of coatings, adhesives, and sealants.
- Consumer Products: Found in acrylic glass (e.g., Plexiglas), dental materials, and orthopedic implants.
Where is Methacrylic Acid Found?
- Natural Sources: Not naturally occurring; it is a synthetic compound.
- Industrial Production: Produced by the oxidation of isobutylene or the hydrolysis of methacrylonitrile.
- Consumer Products: Found in acrylic plastics, coatings, and medical devices.