| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
D-2-Amino-3-methylbutyric acid | 【Synonyms】
(2R)-2-amino-3-methylbutanoic acid
D-2-Amino-3-methylbutyric acid | 【CAS】
640-68-6 | 【Formula】
C5H11NO2 | 【Molecular Weight】
117.17 | 【EINECS】
211-368-9 | 【RTECS】
YV9360000 | 【RTECS Class】
Other | 【Beilstein/Gmelin】
1721135 | 【Beilstein Reference】
4-04-00-02659 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Back to Contents | 【Appearance】
White powder. | 【Solubility in water】
56 g/L | 【Melting Point】
86 | 【Boiling Point】
217 | 【Vapor Pressure】
0.06 (25 C) | 【pKa/pKb】
2.37 (pKa) | 【Partition Coefficient】
-.01 | 【Heat Of Vaporization】
| 【Heat Of Combustion】
-2927 kJ/mol | 【Usage】
L form is an essential amino acid in humans. |
| First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water. | 【Inhalation】
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. | 【Skin】
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. | 【Eyes】
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. |
| Handling and Storage | Back to Contents | 【Storage】
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Store protected from light. | 【Handling】
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| Hazards Identification | Back to Contents | 【Inhalation】
May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. | 【Skin】
May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. | 【Eyes】
May cause eye irritation. | 【Ingestion】
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed. |
| Exposure Controls/Personal Protection | Back to Contents | 【Personal Protection】
Skin: Wear appropriate protective 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. | 【Exposure Effects】
The toxological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. |
| Fire Fighting Measures | Back to Contents | 【Flash Point】
83 | 【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 | 【Stability】
Stable under normal shipping and handling conditions. | 【Incompatibilities】
Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong acids. | 【Decomposition】
Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. |
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