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3-Bromo-2-butanone, 97%, stab. with <1% magnesium oxide
Description
3-Bromo-2-butanone is involved in the preparation of o-isopropyl S-3-oxobutan-2-yl dithiocarbonate by reaction with potassium o-isopropylxanthate, which on treatment with sulfuric acid gives 4,5-dimethyl-1,3-dithiol-2-one .
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3-Bromo-2-butanone is involved in the preparation of o-isopropyl S-3-oxobutan-2-yl dithiocarbonate by reaction with potassium o-isopropylxanthate, which on treatment with sulfuric acid gives 4,5-dimethyl-1,3-dithiol-2-one .
Solubility
Miscible with dichloromethane.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and strong reducing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.438 |
Boiling Point | 69°C to 70°C (70 mmHg) |
Flash Point | >100°C (212°F) |
Odor | Pungent |
Refractive Index | 1.459 |
Quantity | 10 g |
UN Number | UN2922 |
Beilstein | 906773 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with dichloromethane. |
Formula Weight | 151.01 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H226-H302+H312+H332-H314 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H301-H331-H314-H318-H312 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful in contact with skin. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUIDS, TOXIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 212-404-6 |
RTECSNumber | EL7005000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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