| [Flash Point] 284 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguishing media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire. | |
| [Ingestion] If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. | |
| [Skin] Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. | |
| [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 tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. | |
| [Inhalation] Low hazard for usual industrial handling. | |
| [Skin] Low hazard for usual industrial handling. | |
| [Eyes] May cause eye irritation. | |
| [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] odorless white solid | |
| [Solubility in water] Very soluble | |
| [Melting Point] 279 - 280 | |
| [pKa/pKb] 2.57 (pKa) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] -1.68 | |
| [Usage] One of the 20 amino acids encoded by our genetic code. An essential amino acid. | |
| [Product Name] (2S,3S)-2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic acid | |
| [Synonyms] (2S,3S)-2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic acid (2S,3S)-a-Amino-b-methylvaleric acid 2-Amino-3-methylvaleric acid | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_73-32-5.htm">73-32-5 | |
| [Formula] C6H13NO2 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 131.18 | |
| [EINECS] 200-798-2 | |
| [RTECS] NR4705000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Mutagen | |
| [Merck] 13,5198 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 1721792 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-04-00-02775 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. | |
| [Disposal Code] 31 | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. | |
| [Decomposition] Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. | |
| [HS Code] 2922 49 95 |
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