| Agent Name |
Methyl n-butyrate |
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| Alternative Name |
Methyl butyrate |
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| CAS Number |
623-42-7 |
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| Formula |
C5-H10-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
2-Methyl butyric acid; 2-Methylbutyric acid; Butanoic acid, methyl ester; Butyric acid, methyl ester; Methyl butanoate; Methyl butyrate; Methyl butyrate (natural); Methyl n-butanoate; Methyl n-butyrate; UN1237; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Esters |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with an apple-like odor; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a solvent, fragrance, and flavoring agent; Used in lacquers; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
If left on clothes, may cause reddening of skin; [CHRIS] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
32.3 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (mice) = 18,000 mg/m3/2H |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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