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Methyl pivaloylacetate Chemical Sampling Information
Methyl pivaloylacetate
General Description
    Synonyms: Methyl 4,4-dimethyl-3-oxopentanoate

    OSHA IMIS Code Number: M366

    Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: 55107-14-7

    Chemical Description and Physical Properties: Liquid
      molecular formula: (CH3)3CCOCH2CO2CH3
      molecular weight: 158.19
      boiling point: 186°C
      vapor pressure: 0.4 mmHg @ 20°C
Health Factors
    Potential symptoms: eye, skin and respiratory irritant
Monitoring Methods used by OSHA
    Bulk method: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
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