| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
2-Methylsuccinic acid | 【Synonyms】
,2-Propanedicarboxylic acid
2-Methylbutane-1,4-dioic acid
Methylbutanedioic acid
Methylsuccinic acid | 【CAS】
498-21-5 | 【Formula】
C5H8O4 | 【Molecular Weight】
132.11000000000001 | 【EINECS】
207-857-1 | 【Beilstein/Gmelin】
1722946 | 【Beilstein Reference】
4-02-00-01948 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Back to Contents | 【Appearance】
White or yellowish crystals or beige powder. | 【Solubility in water】
Very soluble | 【Melting Point】
115 - 116 | 【Boiling Point】
237 | 【Vapor Pressure】
0.016 (25 C) | 【Density】
1.4105 g/cm3 | 【pKa/pKb】
4.27 (pKa) | 【Partition Coefficient】
-.24 | 【Heat Of Vaporization】
52.1 kJ/mol | 【Heat Of Combustion】
-2175 kJ/mol |
| First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid. | 【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 if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water. | 【Eyes】
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. |
| Handling and Storage | Back to Contents | 【Storage】
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. | 【Handling】
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. |
| Hazards Identification | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. | 【Inhalation】
Causes respiratory tract irritation. | 【Skin】
Causes skin irritation. | 【Eyes】
Causes eye irritation. |
| Exposure Controls/Personal Protection | Back to Contents | 【Personal Protection】
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate 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. |
| Fire Fighting Measures | Back to Contents | 【Flash Point】
111 | 【Fire Fighting】
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam. |
| Stability and Reactivity | Back to Contents | 【Incompatibilities】
Oxidizing agents, reducing agents, bases. | 【Stability】
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | 【Decomposition】
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. |
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