Methacrolein diacetate
Agent Name
Methacrolein diacetate
CAS Number
10476-95-6
Formula
C8-H12-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Methyl-2-propene-1,1-diol diacetate; 2-Propene-1,1-diol, 2-methyl-, diacetate; Acetic acid, 2-methyl-2-propene-1,1-diol diester; Methyl allylidene diacetate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Liquid; [CAMEO] Clear faintly yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Causes ataxia and convulsions in lethal-dose intraperitoneal studies of rats; [RTECS] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; External application to rabbit eyes scored 9 on a scale of 1-10 (10 being most severe); Animal studies indicate skin absorption, irritation, and burns; [HSDB] Very toxic; [CAMEO] A severe irritant that can cause permanent injuries in high concentrations; Can be absorbed through skin; May be fatal by inhalation, skin absorption, or ingestion; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 62 ppm/4h
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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