Carcinogenic agent. Shows mutagenicity
Pivalolactone. is unstable in water. Slowly hydrolyzes
Pivalolactone. 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. Pivalolactone. is incompatible with alkanes.
Flash point data for Pivalolactone. are not available; however, Pivalolactone. is probably combustible.
Poison by ingestion.
Questionable carcinogen with experimental
carcinogenic and tumorigenic data. Mutation
data reported. When heated to
decomposition it emits acrid smoke and
irritating fumes.
