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tert-Butyl chloride, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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 | 1000 mL |
UN Number | UN1127 |
Beilstein | 1730872 |
Merck Index | 14,1562 |
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