C56352

2-Chloro-2-methylpropane

99%

• Synonym(s): tert-Butyl chloride
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₃CCl
• CAS Number: 507-20-0
• Molecular Weight: 92.57
• Beilstein: 1730872
• EC Number: 208-066-4
• MDL number: MFCD00000816
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24892801
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor density: 3.2 (vs air)
• Quality Level: 200
• vapor pressure: 4.82 psi ( 20 °C)
• Assay: 99%
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.385 (lit.)
• bp: 51-52 °C (lit.)
• mp: −25 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.851 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: CC(C)(C)Cl
• InChI: 1S/C4H9Cl/c1-4(2,3)5/h1-3H3
• InChI key: NBRKLOOSMBRFMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• 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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P243
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 2
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): -14.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): -26 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves