A1271112
Tert-buty acetate , 99% , 540-88-5
Synonym(s):
Acetic acid tert-butyl ester;TBAc;tert-Butyl acetate
CAS NO.:540-88-5
Empirical Formula: C6H12O2
Molecular Weight: 116.16
MDL number: MFCD00008807
EINECS: 208-760-7
Update time: 2022-07-08
PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | -62°C |
| Boiling point: | 98 °C |
| Density | 0.866 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) |
| vapor density | 4.01 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 41 hPa (20 °C) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 60 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | Miscible with alcohol and ether (Windholz et al., 1983). |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear colorless |
| Odor | Fruity |
| Odor Threshold | 0.071ppm |
| explosive limit | 1.5%(V) |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| Merck | 14,1537 |
| BRN | 1699506 |
| Exposure limits | NIOSH REL: TWA 200 ppm (950 mg/m3), IDLH 1,500 ppm; OSHA PEL:
TWA 200 ppm; ACGIH TLV: TWA 200 ppm (adopted). |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | SOLVENT |
| InChIKey | WMOVHXAZOJBABW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | 1.64 at 21.7℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 540-88-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Acetic acid, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester(540-88-5) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | tert-Butyl acetate (540-88-5) |
Description and Uses
tert-Butyl acetate is common industrial solvent used in the making of lacquers, artificial leather, airplane dope, perfume, and as a food additive. It has recently gained EPA volatile organic compound (VOC) exempt status.
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() GHS02 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H225 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 |
| Hazard Codes | F |
| Risk Statements | 11-66 |
| Safety Statements | 16-23-25-29-33 |
| OEB | A |
| OEL | TWA: 200 ppm (950 mg/m3) |
| RIDADR | UN 1123 3/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | AF7400000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HazardClass | 3 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| HS Code | 29153990 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 540-88-5(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 4100 mg/kg |
| IDLA | 1,500 ppm |
| Limited Quantities | 1.0 L (0.3 gallon) (liquid) |
| Excepted Quantities | Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (500g or 500ml) |






