Acetyl Methyl Carbinol Analysis

Acetyl methyl carbinol appears as a light yellow liquid that, when dimerized, forms a crystalline solid. It is slightly denser than water and slightly soluble in water. Therefore, it sinks in water. This chemical compound is used to make other chemicals.

It is a very flammable compound. It is easily ignited by heat, spark or flame. It can burn with an invisible flame. Therefore, an alternative detection method such as a thermal camera is used. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to the ignition source and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. It spreads on the ground and collects in low or confined areas such as drains, basements and tank interiors. Therefore, it creates a vapor explosion hazard. These materials may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Runoff into sewers may present a fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated.

Inhalation of acetyl methyl carbinol or contact with material can irritate or burn skin and eyes. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water can cause environmental contamination.

Acetyl methyl carbinol is a ketone and alcohol. Ketones are reactive with many acids and bases, releasing heat and flammable gases. A small amount of heat may be sufficient to start a fire in the unreacted portion of the ketone. Ketones react with reducing agents such as hydrides, alkali metals and nitrides to produce combustible gas and heat. Ketones are incompatible with aldehydes and cyanides.

Acetyl methyl carbinol is a soft, woody, yogurt-scented, slightly yellow liquid or sand-like powder. It is used as a synthetic flavoring agent in foods and soft drinks. It is one of the compounds that gives butter its characteristic flavor. For this reason, manufacturers of partially hydrogenated oils typically add artificial butter flavoring (acetyl methyl carbinol with beta carotene for the yellow color) to the final product. Also, apples, yogurt, asparagus, currants, blackberries, wheat, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, melon and can be found in maple syrup.This compound is used as a food flavoring and fragrance in baked goods.

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