| [Flash Point] 127 | |
| [Autoignition] 740 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. | |
| [Ingestion] Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. | |
| [Handling] Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. | |
| [Ingestion] Harmful if swallowed. | |
| [Inhalation] Causes respiratory tract irritation. | |
| [Skin] Causes skin irritation. | |
| [Eyes] Causes eye irritation. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] R 22 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 22 36/37 | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | |
| [Respirators] Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. | |
| [Appearance] White crystalline powder with a fragrant caramel-butterscotch odor. | |
| [Solubility in water] Slightly soluble | |
| [Boiling Point] 285 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 0.0003 (25 C) | |
| [Density] 1.453 g/cm3 | |
| [pKa/pKb] 8.59 (pKa) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] 1.16 | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] 60.8 kJ/mol | |
| [Usage] Flavoring agent, to impart freshly bakedâ odor and flavor to bread and cakes. | |
| [Product Name] 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one | |
| [Synonyms] 2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyrone 2-Methyl-3-hydroxypyran-4-one 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone Larixic acid Palatone | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_118-71-8.htm">118-71-8 | |
| [Formula] C6H6O3 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 126.11 | |
| [EINECS] 204-271-8 | |
| [RTECS] UQ1050000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Drug; Mutagen; Primary Irritant | |
| [Merck] 13,5735 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 112169 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 5-18-01-00114 | |
| [EC Class] harmful | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. | |
| [Disposal Code] 3 | |
| [Stability] Stable. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. | |
| [HS Code] 2932 99 95 |