3-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-butanone
Agent Name
3-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-butanone
CAS Number
115-22-0
Formula
C5-H10-O2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
1-Hydroxy-1-methylethyl methyl ketone; 2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-3-butanone; 2-Methyl-2-hydroxybutan-3-one; 3-Methylacetoin; Dimethylacetylcarbinol; Methylacetoin; 2-Butanone, 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1224
Category
Other Solvents
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
An irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Diacetone alcohol."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Ketones, liquid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: