Ammonium methacrylate is a chemical compound, antibacterial agent, and polymerizable monomer that is used in experimental and commercial dental restorative materials.

It is commonly found as an excipient in medicinal tablets.

Molecular Formula: C₄H₉NO₂

Molecular Weight: 103.12 g/mol

CAS: 16325-47-6

UNII J2243103QO

EC Number: 240-402-5   608-549-3

DSSTox Substance ID: DTXSID0023874

Synonimys 

• ammonium 2-methylacrylate
• Ammonium methacrylate homopolymer
• Ammonium methacrylate polymer
• 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, ammonium salt, homopolymer
• 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, ammonium salt (1:1), homopolymer
• 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, ammonium salt

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