Trimethylacetyl chloride
Agent Name
Trimethylacetyl chloride
Alternative Name
Pivaloyl chloride
CAS Number
3282-30-2
Formula
C5-H9-Cl-O
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
2,2-Dimethylpropanoyl chloride; Pivaloyl chloride; Propanoyl chloride, 2,2-dimethyl-; UN2438; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Acid Halides
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]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Vapor Pressure
1.18 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Boiling point = 105-106 deg F; Flash point = 48 deg F; [CAMEO]
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: