Agent Name
Trimethylacetyl chloride
Alternative Name
Pivaloyl chloride
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
2,2-Dimethylpropanoyl chloride; Pivaloyl chloride; Propanoyl chloride, 2,2-dimethyl-; UN2438; [ChemIDplus]
Description
Colorless to yellow liquid with a pungent odor; [CHEMINFO MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate; [CHEMINFO MSDS]
Comments
Rats die after 2 minutes of exposure to an atmosphere saturated with trimethylacetyl chloride at room temperature; Corrosive to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; [CHEMINFO MSDS] Very toxic by inhalation; [CAMEO]
Vapor Pressure
1.18 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Boiling point = 105-106 deg F; Flash point = 48 deg F; [CAMEO]
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: