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A5604412

Methyl Pivalate , >98.0%(GC) , 598-98-1

Synonym(s):
Methyl 2,2-dimethylpropionate;Methyl pivalate;Methyl trimethylacetate;Pivalic acid methyl ester

CAS NO.:598-98-1

Empirical Formula: C6H12O2

Molecular Weight: 116.16

MDL number: MFCD00008843

EINECS: 209-959-1

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: <-70°C
Boiling point: 101 °C (lit.)
Density  0.873 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure  65 hPa (20 °C)
RTECS  UA2459597
refractive index  n20/D 1.390(lit.)
Flash point: 44 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  15.0g/l
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless
BRN  1744141
LogP 1.830
CAS DataBase Reference 598-98-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Propanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, methyl ester(598-98-1)
EPA Substance Registry System Methyl pivalate (598-98-1)

Description and Uses

Methyl trimethylacetate is a colorless liquid, the methyl ester of pivalic acid. The ester is well known for being resistant to hydrolysis to the parent acid. Hydrolysis can be effected with a solution of trimethylsilyl iodide in hot acetonitrile followed by aqueous workup. It is used to make vinyl chloride resins, as a chemical intermediate, and in adhesives, lubricants, greases, and fuel additives.

Methyl Pivalate is a useful chemical reagent for the preparation of esters and transesterification.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS07
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H225-H302
Precautionary statements  P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P301+P312
Hazard Codes  F
Risk Statements  11
Safety Statements  16-9-33
RIDADR  UN 3272 3/PG 2
WGK Germany  1
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29156090
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 1563 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rat > 2000 mg/kg

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