3-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid ethyl ester
[CAS# 26516-27-8]

Identification

• Name: 3-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid ethyl ester
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₄O₃
• Molecular Weight: 158.20
• CAS Registry Number: 26516-27-8
• EC Number: 640-030-7

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (5.9 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 0.979±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 98-100 °C (17 Torr)^**
• Flash point: 77.1±15.9 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2017 ACD/Labs)

^** Akiyama, Yasunobu

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317