Methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-oxobutanoate
[CAS# 38923-57-8]

Identification

• Name: Methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-oxobutanoate
• Synonyms: Methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-oxobutyrate; Methyl 2,2-dimethylacetoacetate; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-oxobutanoic acid methyl ester
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₂O₃
• Molecular Weight: 144.17
• CAS Registry Number: 38923-57-8
• EC Number: 254-189-1

Properties

• Density: 0.996
• Boiling point: 169 °C
• Flash point: 59 °C

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	4	H227