Diethyl 2-butynedioate
Agent Name
Diethyl 2-butynedioate
CAS Number
762-21-0
Formula
C8-H10-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Butynedioic acid, diethyl ester; [ChemIDplus] Diethyl acetylene dicarboxylate; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] UN1760
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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