Trimethylpyruvic acid
Agent Name
Trimethylpyruvic acid
CAS Number
815-17-8
Formula
C6-H10-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutanoic acid; 3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid; Butanoic acid, 3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-; Butyric acid, 3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-; Glyoxylic acid, tert-butyl-; Pyruvic acid, trimethyl-; tert-Butylglyoxylic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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