Methyl trimethylacetate
Agent Name
Methyl trimethylacetate
CAS Number
598-98-1
Formula
C6-H12-O2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Methyl pivalate; Propanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, methyl ester; Pivalic acid, methyl ester; [ChemIDplus] 2,2-Dimethylpropanoic acid, methyl ester; [EPA ChAMP: Hazard Characterization] Methyl 2,2-dimethylpropionate; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN3272
Category
Esters (<C12)
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make vinyl chloride resins, as a chemical intermediate, and in adhesives, lubricants, greases, and fuel additives; [EPA ChAMP: Initial Risk-Based Prioritization]
Comments
Metabolized into the parent acid (2,2-dimethylpropanoic acid) and methanol; [EPA ChAMP: Hazard Characterization] See "2,2-Dimethylpropanoic acid" and "Methyl alcohol."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
33.9 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Esters, 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:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: