2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid methyl ester
| Abbreviation | HBM |
|---|---|
| Another Name | Methyl 2-hydroxy-2-methylpropionate Methyl 2-hydroxyisobutyrate |
| Plant | Niigata |
| Main Applications | Solvent, Ink cleaning solvent, Intermediate for agrochemical or medicine |
| Existing Chemical Substance No. | (2)-1404 |
Properties
| Chemical Formula | (CH3)2C(OH)CO2CH3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 118.13 |
| Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid |
| Odor | Ester smell |
| Specific Gravity (liquid 25℃/4℃) | 1.03（20℃） |
| Boiling Point (℃ 760mmHg) | 137 |
| Freezing Point (℃ 760mmHg) | -41 |
| Flash Point (℃ Tagliabue (Tag) Closed Cup) | 45 |
| Ignition Temperature (℃) | 400 |
| Flammability Limits (vol%) | Lowest limt 2.0 (lower explosion limit) |
| Vapour Pressure (mmHg 25℃) | 2.7 |
| Viscosity (CP 25℃) | 2.82 |
| Solubility | Readily soluble in water and alcohol |
| Stability& Reactivity |
Stable in normal handling conditions |
Applicable Laws
| Industrial Safety and Health Law | Inflammable substance |
|---|---|
| High Pressure Gas | － |
| Fire Service Law | Class 4 Petroleum No.2 Water soluble Specified volume:2,000L |
| Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Law | － |
| Law on the Prevention of Marine Pollution and Maritime Disaster | － |
| Ship Safety Law | Inflammable liquids |
| Civil Aeronautics Law | Inflammable liquid |
| Other Major Applicable Laws | － |
Classification of Hazard
| Classification | Inflammable liquid |
|---|---|
| Hazardous | Fairly inflammable liquid |
| Harmful | Very low acute toxicity |
Product Standard
| Purity (wt%) | No less than 99.5 |
|---|---|
| Water Content (wt%) | 0.2 or less |
| Free Acid (wt% HBA equivalent) | 0.2 or less |
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