HBM (Methyl 2-Hydroxyisobutyrate)
C5H10O3

Identification Typical Properties of HBM
Molecular Formula C5H10O3
Molecular Weight 118.13
Structured Formula
TSCA NO. Registered
CAS NO. 2110-78-3
EINICS Co. 218-301-2
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Appearance Colorless crystal
Boiling Point (°C/0.1013MPa) 137
Melting Point (°C) -41
Flash Point (°C, Tag Close) 45.0
Flash Point (°C, Tag Open) 47.0
Ignition Point (°C) 400
Explosive Limits (vol%,Lower) 2.0
Surface Tension (mN/m,24.5°C) 28.3
Specific Heat (J/g°C) 2.23
Vapor Pressure (20°C, hPa) 3.6
Evaporation Index (n-BuAc=100) 37
Specific Gravity (20°C/20°C) 1.03
Viscosity (mPa•s) 2.82
Solubility Soluble in water
alcohols, esters.
others
Sales Specification
Purity (wt%,GC) 99.5min.
Water (wt%) 0.2max.
Free Acid (wt%) 0.2max.
Uses Packing
Intermediates for Pharmaceutical,
Agrochemical, Photochemicals etc.
Drum
(200Kg Net 50)
Health Hazard Information
Acute Toxicity LD50(Oral-rat) 2000-5000 mg/kg
Primary Skin Irritation No Irritation P.I.I=0
Mutagencity Negative (Ames Test)
Repeat Dose Toxicity In a 90 day repeat dose toxicity test (68 days repeat dose substantially) at doses of 250, 500, 1000 mg/kg per day, there were no death and no abnormal clinical signs of appearance, behavior, response, diarrhea and other symptoms for both sexes during the test period.

There were no changes at the relative organ weight to body weight ration and no abnormalities as the result of gross necropsy for all doses in both sexes.

No hematological and biological findings have been found as a result of toxicity test.

Precautions For Safe Handling And Use
Disposal Information
  Small Spill Make the spilled materials absorb into suitable absorbent and then burn out.
Large spill Dam the spilled materials and remove them to a safe place. Then clean in the same way as a "Small Spill"
Disposal Burn out in a way which is in accordance with federal, state and local regulations
Health Safety Precautions Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing
First Aid
If Inhaled Remove to fresh air immediately. Call a Doctor.
Skin Contact Wash skin thoroughly with plenty of soap and water while removing contaminated clothes and shoes.
Eye Contact Wash eyes immediately with large amounts of water.
Get medical attention if needed.
If Swallowed If vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hops to help prevent aspiration. Get medical attention if needed.
Storage Conditions Store in cool, dark place.
Keep away from open fire and ignition sources.
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