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tert-Butyl acetate

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

tert-Butyl acetate, Acetic acid tert-butyl ester

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Linear Formula:
CH3COOC(CH3)3
CAS Number:
540-88-5
Molecular Weight:
116.16
MDL number:
MFCD00008807
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
EC Index Number:
208-760-7
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

41 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

potency

4100 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

expl. lim.

1.5 % (v/v)

bp

95-97 °C/1013 hPa

transition temp

flash point 1 °C

density

0.87 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

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

InChI key

WMOVHXAZOJBABW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.865 - 0.866
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225 - H332 - H335 - H336

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Flam. Liq. 2

Supplementary Hazards

EUH066

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

39.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

4 °C - closed cup

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