tert-Butylacetic acid
Also known as: 3,3-Dimethylbutyric acid, 3,3-Dimethylbutanoic acid, 3,3,3-Trimethylpropionic acid, 3,3-Dimethyl-n-butyric acid, tert-Butylacetic acid, MFCD00002715
tert-Butylacetic acid (CAS 1070-83-3) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H12O2 and a molecular weight of 116.158 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of −11 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 187.3±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 88.9±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 1070-83-3
- Jingsj CID
- J-1136997-4
- Molecular Formula
- C6H12O2
- Molecular Weight
- 116.158 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | −11 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 187.3±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 88.9±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 116.083733 |
| PSA | 37.30000 |
| LogP | 1.47 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.3±0.7 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.427 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of tert-Butylacetic acid?
The CAS number of tert-Butylacetic acid is 1070-83-3.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of tert-Butylacetic acid?
tert-Butylacetic acid has molecular formula C6H12O2 and molecular weight 116.158 g/mol.
Is tert-Butylacetic acid hazardous?
tert-Butylacetic acid has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
What are the upstream and downstream products of tert-Butylacetic acid?
For tert-Butylacetic acid, Upstream Products: 3,3-Dimethylbutanal, 3,3-Dimethyl-1-butanol, Vinylidene chloride; Downstream Products: ethyl 3,3-dimethylbutanoate, 4-Amino-6-(tert-butyl)-3-mercapto-1,2,4-triazin-5(4H)-one, trans-4-tert-Butylcyclohexanol.
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