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2-Methylpropene

99%

Synonym(s):

Isobutylene

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C=CH2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
56.11
Beilstein:
773645
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12142100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

2 (vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

3278 mmHg ( 37.7 °C)

Assay

99%

autoignition temp.

869 °F

bp

−6.9 °C (lit.)

mp

−140 °C

SMILES string

CC(C)=C

InChI

1S/C4H8/c1-4(2)3/h1H2,2-3H3

InChI key

VQTUBCCKSQIDNK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2-methylpropene is used to synthesize S-(+)-2,2-Dimethylcyclopropane carboxylic acid via asymmetric cyclopropanation reaction.

Application

2-Methylpropene can be used in the following reactions:
  • Asymmetric synthesis of S-(+)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropane carboxylic acid, a key building block for the synthesis of cilastatin.
  • Alkylation of p-xylene to form t-butyl-p-xylene catalyzed by a heteropolyacid.
  • Synthesis of poly(2-methylpropene) or polyisobutene.

Packaging

Supplied in a Sure/Pac cylinder and has a brass needle valve with a male 1/4" NPTF outlet thread installed. Before using the cylinder, ensure that the valve is closed, then remove the galvanized steel hex cap that seals the outlet valve.

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Aldrich is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
Sure/Pac is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

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Pictograms

FlameGas cylinder

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Gas 1 - Press. Gas Liquefied gas

Storage Class Code

2A - Gases

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

-112.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-80 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Selective alkylation of p-xylene with 2-methylpropene by 12-tungstophosphoric acid.
Soeda H, et al.
Chemistry Letters (Jpn), 23(5), 909-912 (1994)
Solvent?Ligated Copper (II) Complexes for the Homopolymerization of 2?Methylpropene.
Li Y, et al.
Chemistry (Weinheim An Der Bergstrasse, Germany), 14(26), 7997-8003 (2008)
The synthesis of S-(+)-2, 2-dimethylcyclopropane carboxylic acid: a precursor for cilastatin.
Wang Q, et al.
Tetrahedron Asymmetry, 9(22), 3971-3977 (1998)
Molybdenum (III) Compounds as Catalysts for 2?Methylpropene Polymerization.
Hijazi A K, et al.
Angewandte Chemie (International Edition in English), 46(38), 7290-7292 (2007)
Hongfu Yuan et al.
Applied spectroscopy, 61(1), 96-101 (2007-02-22)
The molar ratio between methanol and isobutylene (MRMI) is very important to the operation of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) production units. A new on-line near-infrared (NIR) analytical system was integrated for monitoring the MRMI in real time and was

Protocols

2-Butene; 2-Methylbutane; 1,3-Butadiene; Propyne

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