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tert-Butyl chloride, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A13004AP
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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applicationstert-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
tert-Butyl chloride | |
-26°C | |
50°C to 52°C | |
Mild | |
1.3848 | |
500 mL | |
1730872 | |
tert-butyl chloride, propane, 2-chloro-2-methyl, tert-butylchloride, chlorotrimethylmethane, trimethylchloromethane, 2-chloroisobutane, t-butyl chloride, t-butylchloride, 2-methyl-2-chloropropane, 2-methyl-2-propyl chloride | |
NBRKLOOSMBRFMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
2-chloro-2-methylpropane | |
10486 | |
≥98% |
507-20-0 | |
0.846 | |
−27°C (−16°F) | |
C4H9Cl | |
MFCD00000816 | |
UN1127 | |
14,1562 | |
Miscible with alcohol,benzene,chloroform and ether. Slightly miscible with water. | |
CC(C)(C)Cl | |
92.566 | |
92.57 |
Chemical Identifiers
507-20-0 | |
92.566 | |
NBRKLOOSMBRFMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
10486 | |
CC(C)(C)Cl |
C4H9Cl | |
MFCD00000816 | |
tert-butyl chloride, propane, 2-chloro-2-methyl, tert-butylchloride, chlorotrimethylmethane, trimethylchloromethane, 2-chloroisobutane, t-butyl chloride, t-butylchloride, 2-methyl-2-chloropropane, 2-methyl-2-propyl chloride | |
2-chloro-2-methylpropane |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H225
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P280-P303+P361+P353-P370+P378q-P501c
H225
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CHLOROBUTANES
EINECSNumber : 208-066-4
RTECSNumber : TX5040000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only