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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  n20/D 1.386(lit.)
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
InChI 1S/C6H12O2/c1-5(7)8-6(2,3)4/h1-4H3
InChIKey WMOVHXAZOJBABW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(=O)OC(C)(C)C
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
target organs Central nervous system, Respiratory system
PPE Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes  F
Risk Statements  11-66
Safety Statements  16-23-25-29-33
RIDADR  UN 1123 3/PG 2
OEB A
OEL TWA: 200 ppm (950 mg/m3)
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  AF7400000
TSCA  TSCA listed
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29153990
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
Hazard Classifications Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation
Flam. Liq. 2
STOT SE 3
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)

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