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A1271112

Tert-buty acetate , 99% , 540-88-5

Synonym(s):
Acetic acid tert-butyl ester;TBAc;tert-Butyl acetate

CAS NO.:540-88-5

Empirical Formula: C6H12O2

Molecular Weight: 116.16

MDL number: MFCD00008807

EINECS: 208-760-7

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -62°C
Boiling point: 98 °C
Density  0.866 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
vapor density  4.01 (vs air)
vapor pressure  41 hPa (20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.386(lit.)
Flash point: 60 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  Miscible with alcohol and ether (Windholz et al., 1983).
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless
Odor Fruity
Odor Threshold 0.071ppm
explosive limit 1.5%(V)
Water Solubility  insoluble
Merck  14,1537
BRN  1699506
Exposure limits NIOSH REL: TWA 200 ppm (950 mg/m3), IDLH 1,500 ppm; OSHA PEL: TWA 200 ppm; ACGIH TLV: TWA 200 ppm (adopted).
InChIKey WMOVHXAZOJBABW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 1.64 at 21.7℃
CAS DataBase Reference 540-88-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Acetic acid, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester(540-88-5)
EPA Substance Registry System tert-Butyl acetate (540-88-5)

Description and Uses

tert-Butyl acetate is common industrial solvent used in the making of lacquers, artificial leather, airplane dope, perfume, and as a food additive. It has recently gained EPA volatile organic compound (VOC) exempt status.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H225
Precautionary statements  P210
Hazard Codes  F
Risk Statements  11-66
Safety Statements  16-23-25-29-33
RIDADR  UN 1123 3/PG 2
OEB A
OEL TWA: 200 ppm (950 mg/m3)
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  AF7400000
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29153990
Hazardous Substances Data 540-88-5(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 4100 mg/kg
IDLA 1,500 ppm

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