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4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid, 94%
Description
Ii is an intermediate in the metabolism of leucine and also used as flavoring agents.
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Ii is an intermediate in the metabolism of leucine and also used as flavoring agents.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Refrigerate in tightly sealed containers. Keep away from oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 8°C to 10°C |
| Density | 1.055 |
| Boiling Point | 82°C to 83°C |
| Linear Formula | (CH3)2CHCH2COCOOH |
| Refractive Index | 1.431 |
| Quantity | 1 g |
| UN Number | UN3265 |
| Beilstein | 1701823 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
| IUPAC Name | sodium 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoate |
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Safety and Handling
- 4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 4-methyl-2-oxo-pentanoic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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