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tert-Butyl chloride, 98+%
Description
tert-Butyl chloride plays an important role as a starting material to perform nucleophilic substitution reactions in order to prepare alcohol and alkoxides salts. It is used as an alkylating agent for the introduction of tert-butyl group and is also involved in Friedel-Crafts reactions. It is employed as an intermediate for the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals.
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tert-Butyl chloride plays an important role as a starting material to perform nucleophilic substitution reactions in order to prepare alcohol and alkoxides salts. It is used as an alkylating agent for the introduction of tert-butyl group and is also involved in Friedel-Crafts reactions. It is employed as an intermediate for the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, benzene, chloroform and ether. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -26°C |
| Density | 0.846 |
| Boiling Point | 50°C to 52°C |
| Flash Point | −27°C (−16°F) |
| Odor | Mild |
| Refractive Index | 1.3848 |
| Quantity | 250 mL |
| UN Number | UN1127 |
| Beilstein | 1730872 |
| Merck Index | 14,1562 |
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Safety and Handling
- tert-Butyl chloride
- Danger
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : tert-Butyl chloride
RUO – Research Use Only
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