3-HYDROXY-3-METHYLGLUTARIC ANHYDRIDE Property

Melting point:

97-99°C

Boiling point:

315.2±35.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.360±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

solubility 

Acetone (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Sonicated)

form 

Solid

pka

13.11±0.20(Predicted)

color 

Off-White to Dark Yellow

Stability:

Hygroscopic

CAS DataBase Reference

34695-32-4

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

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

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

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

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

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

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

3-HYDROXY-3-METHYLGLUTARIC ANHYDRIDE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Off-White Solid

Uses

A 3-Alkyl-3-hydroxyglutaric acid; a new class of hypocholesterolemic HMG CoA reductase inhibitors.