2,2-Dimethylbutanedioic acid 4-methyl ester
[CAS# 54043-71-9]

Identification

• Name: 2,2-Dimethylbutanedioic acid 4-methyl ester
• Synonyms: 4-Methoxy-2,2-dimethyl-4-oxobutanoic acid; 2,2-Dimethylsuccinic acid 4-methyl ester
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₂O₄
• Molecular Weight: 160.17
• CAS Registry Number: 54043-71-9
• EC Number: 823-372-3

Properties

• Density: 1.126
• Melting point: 49-50 ºC
• Boiling point: 256 ºC
• Flash point: 101 ºC

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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