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DL-3-Aminobutyric acid

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[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]

May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
[Inhalation]

May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[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.
[Appearance]

White powder.
[Solubility in water]

Very soluble
[Melting Point]

218 - 219
[pKa/pKb]

3.67 (pKa)
[Partition Coefficient]

-.78
[Product Name]

DL-3-Aminobutyric acid
[Synonyms]

3-Methyl-b-alanine
DL-3-Aminobutanoic acid
DL-3-Aminobutyric acid
[CAS]

"CASEN_2835-82-7.htm">2835-82-7
[Formula]

C4H9NO2
[Molecular Weight]

103.12
[EINECS]

220-617-0
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

1720564
[Beilstein Reference]

4-04-00-02595
[Small spills/leaks]

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

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.