Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Methyl cyanoacrylate (MCA) is an organic compound that contains several functional groups a methyl ester a nitrile and an alkene. It is a colorless liquid with low viscosity. Its chief use is as the main component of cyanoacrylate glues. It can be encountered under many trade names. Methyl cyanoacrylate is less commonly encountered than ethyl cyanoacrylate.It is soluble in acetone methyl ethyl ketone nitromethane and dichloromethane. MCA polymerizes rapidly in presence of moisture.
