Ethyl pivalate
Also known as: Ethyl trimethylacetate, Ethyl 2,2-dimethylpropanoate, Ethyl 2,2-dimethylpropionate, Pivalic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl neopentanoate, 2,2-Dimethylpropionic acid ethyl ester, Trimethylacetic acid ethyl ester
Ethyl pivalate (CAS 3938-95-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C7H14O2 and a molecular weight of 130.185 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -90°C, a boiling point of 118.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 16.1±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 3938-95-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-45515-2
- Molecular Formula
- C7H14O2
- Molecular Weight
- 130.185 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -90°C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 118.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 16.1±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 130.099380 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 1.94 |
| Vapor Pressure | 17.0±0.2 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.406 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour
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 Ethyl pivalate?
The CAS number of Ethyl pivalate is 3938-95-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl pivalate?
Ethyl pivalate has molecular formula C7H14O2 and molecular weight 130.185 g/mol.
Is Ethyl pivalate hazardous?
Ethyl pivalate has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H225 — Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl pivalate?
For Ethyl pivalate, Upstream Products: Ethanol, Pivaloyl chloride, Isobutylene; Downstream Products: Methyl pivalate, Pivaloyl chloride, 2,2-Dimethyl-3-pentanol.
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