Methoxyacetic acid
Agent Name
Methoxyacetic acid
CAS Number
625-45-6
Formula
C3-H6-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Methoxyacetic acid; Methoxyethanoic acid; Acetic acid, 2-methoxy-; Acetic acid, methoxy-; [ChemIDplus] UN3265
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Colorless liquid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis; [Hawley]
Comments
May cause burns; [eChemPortal: ESIS] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
1 ppm
Explanatory Notes
Flash Point > 235 deg F; VP = 1.0 mm Hg at 126.5 deg F; [CAMEO] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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