2-Butenoic acid, ethyl ester

Agent Name
2-Butenoic acid, ethyl ester
Alternative Name
Ethyl crotonate
CAS Number
10544-63-5
Formula
C6-H10-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
2-Butenoic acid, ethyl ester formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Ethyl crotonate; Ethylester kyseliny krotonove [Czech]; Crotonic acid, ethyl ester; [ChemIDplus] Crotonate d'éthyle (French DOT); Crotonato de etilo (Spanish DOT); Ethyl 2-butenoate; [CAMEO] Buten-2-enoate, ethyl; [Acros Organics MSDS] UN1862
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Colorless liquid with a pungent odor; [CAMEO]
Comments
A moderate eye irritant; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] An irritant and lachrymator; Ingestion of large quantities may cause CNS depression; Inhalation may cause dizziness or suffocation; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Isopropenyl acetate."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp

Adverse Effects

Lachrymator
Yes
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

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