Isopropenyl acetate
Agent Name
Isopropenyl acetate
CAS Number
108-22-5
Formula
C5-H8-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Propen-2-ol, acetate; 1-Acetoxy-1-methylethylene; 1-Methylvinyl acetate; 1-Propen-2-yl acetate; 2-Acetoxypropene; 2-Acetoxypropylene; Acetic acid, isopropenyl ester; Isopropenyl acetate; Isopropenylester kyseliny octove [Czech]; Methylvinyl acetate; Propen-2-yl acetate; [ChemIDplus] UN2403
Category
Esters, Other
Description
White liquid; [Hawley] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a reagent for acrylation of potential enols; [Merck Index]
Comments
A mild irritant; Narcotic in high concentrations; [Merck Index] May be toxic by inhalation and skin absorption; [CAMEO] Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [CHEMINFO] A mild to moderate irritant; [MSDSonline] Isopropenyl acetate (UN2403) has warning of explosive polymerization; [ERG 2016]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
10 ppm
Vapor Pressure
45.2 mm Hg
Explosive Polymerization
Yes
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 15.5 deg C; [Hawley] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: