| [Flash Point] 83 | |
| [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. | |
| [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. Store protected from light. | |
| [Handling] Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. | |
| [Inhalation] May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. | |
| [Skin] May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. | |
| [Eyes] May cause eye irritation. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed. | |
| [Personal Protection] 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. | |
| [Exposure Effects] The toxological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Appearance] White powder. | |
| [Solubility in water] 56 g/L | |
| [Melting Point] 86 | |
| [Boiling Point] 217 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 0.06 (25 C) | |
| [pKa/pKb] 2.37 (pKa) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] -.01 | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] | |
| [Heat Of Combustion] -2927 kJ/mol | |
| [Usage] L form is an essential amino acid in humans. | |
| [Product Name] D-2-Amino-3-methylbutyric acid | |
| [Synonyms] (2R)-2-amino-3-methylbutanoic acid D-2-Amino-3-methylbutyric acid | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_640-68-6.htm">640-68-6 | |
| [Formula] C5H11NO2 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 117.17 | |
| [EINECS] 211-368-9 | |
| [RTECS] YV9360000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Other | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 1721135 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-04-00-02659 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal shipping and handling conditions. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong acids. | |
| [Decomposition] Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. |