Methyl methacrylate (MMA), also known as methyl isobutyrate, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C5H8O2, a colourless liquid, slightly soluble in water, soluble in most organic solvents such as ethanol, mainly used as a monomer for organic glass, also used in the manufacture of other resins, plastics, coatings, adhesives, lubricants, impregnating agents for wood and cork, paper polish, etc.