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291005

Sigma-Aldrich

Butylmagnesium chloride solution

2.0 M in THF

Synonym(s):

BuMgCl

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3MgCl
CAS Number:
693-04-9
Molecular Weight:
116.87
Beilstein:
3587228
MDL number:
MFCD00000475
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
PubChem Substance ID:
24857504
NACRES:
NA.22

reaction suitability

reaction type: Grignard Reaction

concentration

2.0 M in THF

density

0.962 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

CCCC[Mg]Cl

InChI

1S/C4H9.ClH.Mg/c1-3-4-2;;/h1,3-4H2,2H3;1H;/q;;+1/p-1

InChI key

UUNGXYVLXYGZKH-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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Application

Butylmagnesium chloride (BuMgCl) is a Grignard reagent that can be used:
  • To prevent the formation of passivating surface films on Mg electrodes.
  • For the synthesis of lithium tributylmagnesate complex (n-Bu3MgLi) by reacting with n-BuLi.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Carc. 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3 - Water-react 1

Target Organs

Central nervous system, Respiratory system

Supplementary Hazards

EUH014,EUH019

Storage Class Code

4.3 - Hazardous materials which set free flammable gases upon contact with water

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

1.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-17 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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PRTR

Class I Designated Chemical Substances

FSL

Group 3: Spontaneously combustible substances and water- reactive materials
Materials containing Organometallic compounds
Hazardous rank I
1st spontaneously combustible materials and water reactive materials

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

291005-800ML:4548173130552
291005-VAR:
291005-100ML:4548173130545
291005-BULK:

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