2,2-Dimethyloctanoic acid

172.26 g/mol

172.26

5RV14V52PN

DTXSID0058356

37.3 Ų

135-138 °C @ Press: 21 Torr

No rapid reaction with air. No rapid reaction with water.

Acids, Carboxylic

2,2,-DIMETHYL OCTANOIC ACID reacts exothermically with bases. May corrode or dissolve iron, steel, and aluminum parts and containers. May react with active metals to form gaseous hydrogen and a metal salt. Reacts with cyanide salts to generate gaseous hydrogen cyanide. Reacts with diazo compounds, dithiocarbamates, isocyanates, mercaptans, nitrides, and sulfides to generate flammable and/or toxic gases and heat. Reacts with sulfites, nitrites, thiosulfates (to give H2S and SO3), dithionites (SO2), to generate flammable and/or toxic gases and heat. Reacts with carbonates and bicarbonates to generate a harmless gas (carbon dioxide) but some heat. Exothermically oxidized by strong oxidizing agents and reduced by strong reducing agents to give a range of products. May initiate polymerization reactions or catalyze other chemical reactions.

Fire Extinguishing Agents: CO 2 , dry chemical, foam, or water spray. (USCG, 1999)

Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Caustic soda, soda ash, lime (USCG, 1999)

Approved respirator, chemical resistant gloves, chemical safety gloves, other protective clothing. (USCG, 1999)

Irritating to the eyes, nose, throat, upper respiratory tract, and skin. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis, and pulmonary edema. Symptoms of exposure may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and vomiting. (USCG, 1999)

INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. EYES: Hold eyelids open, flush with running water for at least 15 minutes. SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes, flush affected areas with plenty of water. INGESTION: Do nothing except keep victim warm. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Call a physician. (USCG, 1999)