2-Chlorobutane, 98+%

Description

CAS: 78-86-4 | C4H9Cl | 92.566 g/mol

2-Chlorobutane is used as a solvent and intermediate in organic synthesis. Further, it is involved in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients, plasticizer, rubber, resin and surfactants.

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Applications
2-Chlorobutane is used as a solvent and intermediate in organic synthesis. Further, it is involved in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients, plasticizer, rubber, resin and surfactants.

Solubility
Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with metals, copper, strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 78-86-4
• Molecular Formula: C4H9Cl
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 92.566
• MDL Number: MFCD00000871
• InChI Key: BSPCSKHALVHRSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: sec-butyl chloride, butane, 2-chloro, 1-methylpropyl chloride, 2-chloro-butane, ccris 9391, alkanes, c11-14, 2-chloro, sec.-butyl chloride, sjphadilup@, sec-c4h9cl, acmc-209pfl
• PubChem CID: 6563
• IUPAC Name: 2-chlorobutane
• SMILES: CCC(C)Cl

• Melting Point: -141°C to -140°C
• Density: 0.873
• Boiling Point: 67°C to 69°C
• Flash Point: −15°C (5°F)
• Odor: Sweet
• Assay Percent Range: 98+%
• Refractive Index: 1.397
• Quantity: 50 mL
• UN Number: UN1127
• Beilstein: 1718770
• Merck Index: 14,1561
• Solubility Information: Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 92.57
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Chlorobutane

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H290
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P234-P240-P241-P242-P243-P280-P303+P361+P353-P370+P378q-P390-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CHLOROBUTANES
EINECSNumber	201-151-7
RTECSNumber	EJ6475000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only