2-Ketocaproic acid methyl ester Property

Boiling point:

80-90 °C(Press: 12 Torr)

Density 

0.996±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere

solubility 

Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Oil

color 

Colourless

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H227Combustible liquid

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

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

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.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

2-Ketocaproic acid methyl ester Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 27, p. 1947, 1986 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)84419-6