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4,4-Dimethyl-2-pentyne, 97+%
Description
4,4-Dimethyl-2-pentyne is used in organometallic reactions for regioselectivity of its insertion into the Pd-C bond of cyclopalladated complexes. It is also used to prepare pyrimidine-dione by reacting with isocyanate in the presence of nickel/ N-heterocyclic carbene.
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4,4-Dimethyl-2-pentyne is used in organometallic reactions for regioselectivity of its insertion into the Pd-C bond of cyclopalladated complexes. It is also used to prepare pyrimidine-dione by reacting with isocyanate in the presence of nickel/ N-heterocyclic carbene.
Solubility
Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 0.718 |
Boiling Point | 82°C |
Flash Point | −10°C (14°F) |
Odor | Petrol-like |
Refractive Index | 1.4085 |
Linear Formula | (CH3)3CC≡CCH3 |
Quantity | 1 g |
UN Number | UN3295 |
Beilstein | 1733540 |
Solubility Information | Immiscible with water. |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H225-H304 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H225-H304 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P331-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID, N.O.S. |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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