2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedione
Agent Name
2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-3,5-heptanedione
Alternative Name
Dipivaloylmethane
CAS Number
1118-71-4
Formula
C11-H20-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Dipivaloylmethane; 2,2,6,6-Tetramethylheptane-3,5-dione; 3,5-Heptanedione, 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aliphatic Ketones, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chelating agent for cadmium; [ChemIDplus]
Comments
May cause irritation; Toxic by ingestion; [Aldrich MSDS] See "2-Undecanone."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
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