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8.01550

Sigma-Aldrich

2-Chloro-2-methylpropane

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

2-Chloro-2-methylpropane, tert-Butyl chloride

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H9Cl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
92.57
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352101
EC Index Number:
208-066-4
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

350 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥99% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

540 °C

potency

2425 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>2000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

1.8-10.1 % (v/v)

mp

-28 °C

transition temp

flash point -27 °C

density

0.84 g/cm3 at 20 °C

InChI

1S/C4H9Cl/c1-4(2,3)5/h1-3H3

InChI key

NBRKLOOSMBRFMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99 %
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.842 - 0.844
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

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


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FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 1 petroleums
Hazardous rank II
Water insoluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

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JAN Code

8015500000:
8015501000:
8015509160:
8015509999:
8015500100:
8015509034:
8015509750:
JP18015509020:


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