Uses
Vinyl Butyrate is a general chemical reagent used in the synthesis of isoxazolidines.
General Description
A colorless liquid. Less dense than water. Flash point 68°F. Vapors heavier than air. Used to make plastics and paints.
Air & Water Reactions
Highly flammable. Slightly soluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
VINYL BUTYRATE is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.
Health Hazard
May cause toxic effects if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.
Fire Hazard
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. May polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water.
Safety Profile
Mddly toxic by
inhalation and ingestion. A skin and eye
irritant. A very dangerous fire hazard when
exposed to heat, flame, or oxidizers.
Explosive in the form of vapor when
exposed to heat or flame. To fight fire, use
alcohol foam, fog, mist, CO2. When heated
to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and
irritating fumes. See also ESTERS.
