Ethyl 3,3-dimethylacrylate
Agent Name
Ethyl 3,3-dimethylacrylate
CAS Number
638-10-8
Formula
C7-H12-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
3,3-Dimethylacrylic acid ethyl ester; 2-Butenoic acid, 3-methyl-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-methyl-2-butenoate; Ethyl 3-methylcrotonate; Ethyl beta,beta-dimethylacrylate; Ethyl beta-methylcrotonate; Ethyl isobutenoate; Ethyl isopropylidene acetate; Ethyl isopropylideneacetate; Ethyl senecioate; Crotonic acid, 3-methyl-, ethyl ester; [ChemIDplus] UN3272
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Causes other degenerative changes to brain, other liver changes, hypoglycemia, abnormal liver function tests, and maternal and paternal reproductive effects in repeated-dose inhalation studies of rats; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [EFSA] See "3-Methylcrotonic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Esters, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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