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A2331612

2-Chlorobutane , 99% , 78-86-4

Synonym(s):
sec-Butyl chloride;2-Chlorobutane;sec-Butyl chloride

CAS NO.:78-86-4

Empirical Formula: C4H9Cl

Molecular Weight: 92.57

MDL number: MFCD00000871

EINECS: 201-151-7

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -140 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 68-70 °C (lit.)
Density  0.873 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure  160 hPa (20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.396(lit.)
Flash point: 5 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  1.0g/l
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to slightly yellow
PH 7 (H2O, 20℃)Aqueous solution
explosive limit 2.0-8.8%(V)
Water Solubility  immiscible
Merck  14,1561
BRN  1718770
Dielectric constant 8.5600000000000005
Stability: Stable. Flammable - note low flash point. May form explosive mixtures with air. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
LogP 2.72 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference 78-86-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Butane, 2-chloro-(78-86-4)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Chlorobutane (78-86-4)

Description and Uses

2-Chlorobutane is used as a solvent and intermediate in organic synthesis. Further, it is involved in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients, plasticizer, rubber, resin and surfactants.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H225
Precautionary statements  P210
Hazard Codes  F
Risk Statements  11
Safety Statements  16-29-7/9-9
RIDADR  UN 1127 3/PG 2
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  EJ6475000
Autoignition Temperature 460 °C
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29031980
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 17400 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 17400 mg/kg

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