| [Flash Point] 73 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Will burn if involved in a fire. Combustible Liquid. Extinguishing media: Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. | |
| [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] Keep away from sources of ignition. 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] May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed. | |
| [Inhalation] May cause respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. May be harmful if inhaled. May cause burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and vomiting. | |
| [Skin] May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. | |
| [Eyes] May cause eye irritation. | |
| [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. | |
| [Appearance] Liquid. | |
| [Boiling Point] 76 (21 torr) | |
| [Density] 1.055 g/cm3 | |
| [Refractive Index] 1.4195 (23 C) | |
| [Product Name] Methyl (S)-(+)-3-hydroxybutyrate | |
| [Synonyms] Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, methyl ester, (S)- Methyl (3S)-3-hydroxybutanoate | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_53562-86-0.htm">53562-86-0 | |
| [Formula] C5H10O3 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 118.13 | |
| [EINECS] 258-628-8 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 1720853 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 3-03-00-00569 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. | |
| [Stability] No data. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents, acids, acid chlorides, carbon dioxide, acid anhydrides. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. |
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