Thermophysical Properties of Three Compounds from the Acrylate Family

Abstract

Several thermophysical properties of three chemicals from the acrylate family (methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, and butyl acrylate) have been measured over a wide range of temperatures, from T = 278.15 K to T = 338.15 K with a temperature step of 2.5 K. The studied properties were: density, refractive index, speed of sound, surface tension, viscosity, vapor pressure, and static permittivity. From the experimental results, isentropic compressibilities, molar refractions and enthalpies of surface formation have been determined. Moreover, a comparative study has been carried out, and information regarding molecular interactions and structures has been obtained.