| Agent Name | Pinacolone |
|---|---|
| Alternative Name | 3,3-Dimethyl-2-butanone |
| CAS Number | 75-97-8 |
| Formula | C6-H12-O |
| Major Category | Other Classes |
| Synonyms | 3,3-Dimethyl-2-butanone; 1,1,1-Trimethylacetone; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-butanone; 2,2-Dimethylbutanone; 2-Butanone, 3,3-dimethyl-; 3,3-Dimethylbutanone; Ketone, t-butyl methyl; Ketone, tert-butyl methyl; Methyl t-butyl ketone; Methyl tert-butyl ketone; Pinacolin; Pinacoline; Pinakolin [German]; t-Butyl methyl ketone; tert-Butyl methyl ketone; [ChemIDplus] UN1224 |
| Category | Aliphatic Ketones, Other |
| Description | Colorless to light yellow liquid; [CHEMINFO] |
| Sources/Uses | Used in the synthesis of fungicides and herbicides; [HSDB] |
| Comments | An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "2-Butanone." |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| Vapor Pressure | 31.5 mm Hg |
| Lethal Concentration | LC50 (mice) = 5,700 mg/m3 |
| Explanatory Notes | Flash point = 23 deg C; [Hawley] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Ketones, liquid, n.o.s." |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Neurotoxin | CNS Solvent Syndrome |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
Agent Name
Pinacolone
Alternative Name
3,3-Dimethyl-2-butanone
CAS Number
75-97-8
Formula
C6-H12-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
3,3-Dimethyl-2-butanone; 1,1,1-Trimethylacetone; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-butanone; 2,2-Dimethylbutanone; 2-Butanone, 3,3-dimethyl-; 3,3-Dimethylbutanone; Ketone, t-butyl methyl; Ketone, tert-butyl methyl; Methyl t-butyl ketone; Methyl tert-butyl ketone; Pinacolin; Pinacoline; Pinakolin [German]; t-Butyl methyl ketone; tert-Butyl methyl ketone; [ChemIDplus] UN1224
Category
Aliphatic Ketones, Other
Description
Colorless to light yellow liquid; [CHEMINFO]
Sources/Uses
Used in the synthesis of fungicides and herbicides; [HSDB]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "2-Butanone."
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
31.5 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (mice) = 5,700 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 23 deg C; [Hawley] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Ketones, liquid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
CNS Solvent Syndrome
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap