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8.18736

Methyl pivalate

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Methyl pivalate, Pivalic acid methyl ester

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)3CCOOCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
116.16
EC Index Number:
209-959-1
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
MDL number:
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InChI

1S/C6H12O2/c1-6(2,3)5(7)8-4/h1-4H3

InChI key

CNMFHDIDIMZHKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

vapor pressure

65 hPa ( 20 °C)

assay

≥98.0% (GC)

potency

1563 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat), >2000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rat)

bp

100-102 °C/1013 hPa

mp

<-70 °C

transition temp

flash point 6 °C

density

0.87 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

Quality Level

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.872 - 0.875
Identity (IR): passes test

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Danger

pictograms

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

42.8 °F

flash_point_c

6 °C

Regulatory Information

危险化学品
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