Butanoic acid, 4-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo- Property

Boiling point:

259.3±23.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.250±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

pka

2.44±0.54(Predicted)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H312Harmful in contact with skin

H332Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P330Rinse mouth.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Butanoic acid, 4-hydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo- Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: 2-dehydropantoic acid is an oxo monocarboxylic acid that is 2-oxobutanoic acid in which both of the hydrogens at position 3 are substituted by methyl groups and one of the hydrogens at position 4 is substituted by a hydroxy group. It is an oxo monocarboxylic acid and a hydroxy monocarboxylic acid. It is functionally related to a pantoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-dehydropantoate.