2-Propenoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester
Agent Name
2-Propenoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester
CAS Number
689-12-3
Formula
C6-H10-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Acrylic acid, isopropyl ester; Isopropyl 2-propenoate; Isopropyl acrylate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Clear liquid with an ester-like odor; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a monomer; No known current manufacture in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Irritants"; Esters of acrylic acid: Esters of lower molecular weight cause skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritation; Inhalation may be very toxic; [HSDB] May polymerize; Exposure to high vapor concentrations can cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation, with extensive exposure resulting in headache, drowsiness, and unconsciousness; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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