2-ETHYL-2-METHYLPENTANOIC ACID Property

Boiling point:

215-220 °C

Density 

0.9187 g/cm3(Temp: 17 °C)

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Ethanol (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Oil

pka

4.85±0.40(Predicted)

color 

Colourless to Yellow

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H318Causes serious eye damage

H335May cause respiratory irritation

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.

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.

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

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P330Rinse mouth.

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

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

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

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

2-ETHYL-2-METHYLPENTANOIC ACID Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

2-Ethyl-2-methylpentanoic Acid is a derivative of 2,5-Dimethyl-2-ethylhexanoic Acid (D461540), used in biological studies to evaluate environmental chemicals for estrogenicity.

Definition

ChEBI: 2-ethyl-2-methyl valeric ccid is a methyl-branched fatty acid.