A2289312
2-Chloro-2-methylpropane , 99% , 507-20-0
Synonym(s):
tert-Butyl chloride;2-Chloro-2-methylpropane;tert-Butyl chloride
CAS NO.:507-20-0
Empirical Formula: C4H9Cl
Molecular Weight: 92.57
MDL number: MFCD00000816
EINECS: 208-066-4
Update time: 2022-07-08
PRODUCT Properties
Melting point: | -25 °C (lit.) |
Boiling point: | 51-52 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.851 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
vapor density | 3.2 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 4.82 psi ( 20 °C) |
refractive index | n |
Flash point: | −10 °F |
storage temp. | Store at <= 20°C. |
solubility | soluble in Chloroform |
form | Liquid |
color | Clear |
explosive limit | 1.8-10.1%(V) |
Water Solubility | SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE |
Merck | 14,1562 |
BRN | 1730872 |
Dielectric constant | 10.949999999999999 |
Stability: | Stable. Extremely flammable. Note low flash point. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Vapour, being much denser than air, may travel considerable distances to a source of ignition. Hygroscopic. |
InChIKey | NBRKLOOSMBRFMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
LogP | 2.45 at 20-25℃ |
Description and Uses
2-Chloro-2-methylpropane is an alkylating agent that is used to functionalize molecules with tert-butyl group.
It serves as an effective chlorinating agent, in combination with the ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide for converting alcohols into chlorides.
It can also be used to prepare tert-butyl ethers by treating with corresponding alcohols.