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Isobutylene oxide, 99+%
Description
Isobutylene oxide is employed as an initiator for the preparation of polyisobutylenes. It finds application in the synthesis of 1-tert-butylperoxy-2-methyl-propan-2-ol.
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Isobutylene oxide is employed as an initiator for the preparation of polyisobutylenes. It finds application in the synthesis of 1-tert-butylperoxy-2-methyl-propan-2-ol.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol and diethyl ether. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Density | 0.808 |
| Boiling Point | 51°C to 52°C |
| Flash Point | −32°C (−25°F) |
| Odor | Ether-like |
| Refractive Index | 1.375 |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| UN Number | UN2924 |
| Beilstein | 102408 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with ethanol and diethyl ether. Slightly miscible with water. |
| Formula Weight | 72.11 |
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