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3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one

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[Flash Point]

127
[Autoignition]

740
[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.
[Ingestion]

Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
[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. 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.
[Storage]

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
[Handling]

Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

Harmful if swallowed.
[Inhalation]

Causes respiratory tract irritation.
[Skin]

Causes skin irritation.
[Eyes]

Causes eye irritation.
[EC Risk Phrase]

R 22
[EC Safety Phrase]

S 22 36/37
[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 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.
[Appearance]

White crystalline powder with a fragrant caramel-butterscotch odor.
[Solubility in water]

Slightly soluble
[Boiling Point]

285
[Vapor Pressure]

0.0003 (25 C)
[Density]

1.453 g/cm3
[pKa/pKb]

8.59 (pKa)
[Partition Coefficient]

1.16
[Heat Of Vaporization]

60.8 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Flavoring agent, to impart freshly bakedâ odor and flavor to bread and cakes.
[Product Name]

3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one
[Synonyms]

2-Methyl-3-hydroxy-4-pyrone
2-Methyl-3-hydroxypyran-4-one
3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one
3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone
Larixic acid
Palatone
[CAS]

"CASEN_118-71-8.htm">118-71-8
[Formula]

C6H6O3
[Molecular Weight]

126.11
[EINECS]

204-271-8
[RTECS]

UQ1050000
[RTECS Class]

Drug; Mutagen; Primary Irritant
[Merck]

13,5735
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

112169
[Beilstein Reference]

5-18-01-00114
[EC Class]

harmful
[Small spills/leaks]

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
[Disposal Code]

3
[Stability]

Stable.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
[HS Code]

2932 99 95