| [Flash Point] 86 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam. | |
| [Ingestion] Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or 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. Wash clothing before reuse. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. | |
| [Storage] Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Inhalation] May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Skin] May cause skin irritation. | |
| [Eyes] May cause eye irritation. | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 24/25 | |
| [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] A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use. | |
| [Appearance] Clear very slight yellow liquid. | |
| [Solubility in water] Very soluble | |
| [Melting Point] 16 - 18 | |
| [Boiling Point] 215 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 0.15 (25 C) | |
| [Density] 1.1318 g/cm3 (15 C) | |
| [pKa/pKb] 6.86 (pKa) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] -.19 | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] 45.1 kJ/mol | |
| [Vapor Density] 5.45 | |
| [Refractive Index] 1.4757 (17 C) | |
| [Product Name] Ethyl 2,4-dioxovalerate | |
| [Synonyms] Ethyl (acetylmethyl)glyoxylate Ethyl 2,4-dioxopentanoate Ethyl 2,4-dioxovalerate Ethyl acetopyruvate Pentanoic acid, 2,4-dioxo-, ethyl ester Valeric acid, 2,4-dioxo-, ethyl ester | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_615-79-2.htm">615-79-2 | |
| [Formula] C7H10O4 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 158.15 | |
| [EINECS] 210-447-5 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 607062 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-03-00-01777 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. Provide ventilation. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Acids, bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide. | |
| [HS Code] 2918 30 00 |
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