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2-Methyl-2-butene, tech. 90%, remainder mainly 2-methyl-1-butene
Description
2-Methyl-2-butene is used to prepare 3-Brom-2.3-dimethyl-1.1-dicyan-butan in the presence of 2,2'-azobis-(2,4-dimethyl-4-methoxyvaleronitrile) as a catalyst. It is used as a precursor for peroxyacetyl nitrate for the calibration purposes.
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Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -134°C |
Color | Colorless |
Density | 0.662 g/mL |
Boiling Point | 36°C to 40°C |
Flash Point | -45°C (-49°F) |
Odor | Mild |
Refractive Index | 1.387 |
Quantity | 100 g |
UN Number | UN2460 |
Merck Index | 14,607 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H225-H302-H304-H315-H319-H336-H341-H351 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H225-H304-H302 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Harmful if swallowed. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P310-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P312-P330-P331-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P372-P374-P38 |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: 2-METHYL-2-BUTENE |
EINECSNumber | 208-156-3 |
RTECSNumber | EM7580000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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