4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid CAS#: 816-66-0; ChemWhat Code: 1174875
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | 4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid |
| Synonyms | ALPHA-KETOISOCAPROIC ACID;4-METHYL-2-OXOPENTANOIC ACID;4-METHYL-2-OXOVALERIC ACID;2-keto-isocaproate;4-methyl-2-oxo-pentanoicaci;Isopropylpyruvicacid;Pentanoic acid, 4-methyl-2-oxo-;4-METHYL-2-OXOVALERIC ACID 95+% |
| CAS Registry Number | 816-66-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H10O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 130.14 |
| EINECS | 212-435-5 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | 8-10 °C |
| Boiling Point | 82-83 °C11 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 1.055 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA | 3871 | 4-METHYL-2-OXOPENTANOIC ACID |
| Storage | 2-8°C |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water. |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | 4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid(816-66-0) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Pentanoic acid, 4-methyl-2-oxo-(816-66-0) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | C |
| R Phrase | 34 |
| S Phrase | 26-36/37/39-45 |
| RIDADR | UN 3265 8/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| F | 3-9-13 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Storage Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
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