1,2-Epoxy-3-methylbutane, 98+%

Description

CAS: 1438-14-8 | C5H10O | 86.134 g/mol

1,2-Epoxy-3-methylbutane is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

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Applications
1,2-Epoxy-3-methylbutane is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.

Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Store in cool place. Store under inert gas. It is sensitive to moisture. Incompatible with bases and oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1438-14-8
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 86.134
• MDL Number: MFCD02683501
• InChI Key: REYZXWIIUPKFTI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-isopropyloxirane, 1,2-epoxy-3-methylbutane, isopropyloxirane, oxirane, 1-methylethyl, butane, 1,2-epoxy-3-methyl, 2-propan-2-yl oxirane, oxirane,2-1-methylethyl, 1-methylethyl-oxirane, isopropylethylene oxide, acmc-1asns
• PubChem CID: 102618
• IUPAC Name: 2-propan-2-yloxirane
• SMILES: CC(C)C1CO1

• Density: 0.815
• Boiling Point: 72°C to 75°C
• Flash Point: −12°C (10°F)
• Odor: Recognizable
• Refractive Index: 1.3915
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN1993
• Beilstein: 102418
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Solubility Information: Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
• Formula Weight: 86.13
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,2-Epoxy-3-methylbutane

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H315-H319-H335 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	215-869-3
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only