methyl pivalate
propanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, methyl ester
Identification
| Name | methyl pivalate |
| IUPAC | methyl 2,2-dimethylpropanoate |
| CAS Number | 598-98-1 |
| EINECS | 209-959-1 |
| FDA UNII | BFX9W386OX |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H12 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 116.16004000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00008843 |
| Nikkaji Number | J94.922A |
| Beilstein | 1744141 |
| CoE Number | 10790 |
| XlogP3 | 1.80 (est) |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 98.00 to 101.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 40.647999 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 44.00 °F. TCC ( 6.67 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.830 |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for methyl pivalate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2,2-
dimethylpropanoic acid methyl ester
methyl 2,2-dimethyl propionate
methyl 2,2-dimethylpropanoate
methyl 2,2-dimethylpropionate
methyl trimethylacetate
methyl-pivalate
pivalic acid methyl ester
pivalic acid, methyl ester
pivaric acid methyl ester
propanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, methyl ester
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