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Butyryl chloride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Butyryl chloride is used as an intermediate for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients benzoyl peroxide, t-butyl perbenzoate, and benzophenone. It is also used as an acylation reagent. Further, it is used in the preparation of peroxides such as benzoyl peroxide, benzophenone and t-butyl perbenzoate. In addition to this, it is involved in the preparation of chromones and antiproliferative agents.
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Butyryl chloride is used as an intermediate for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients benzoyl peroxide, t-butyl perbenzoate, and benzophenone. It is also used as an acylation reagent. Further, it is used in the preparation of peroxides such as benzoyl peroxide, benzophenone and t-butyl perbenzoate. In addition to this, it is involved in the preparation of chromones and antiproliferative agents.
Solubility
Miscible with ether.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with water, alcohols, strong bases and strong oxidizing agents
Specifications
Melting Point | -89°C |
Density | 1.026 |
Boiling Point | 101°C to 102°C |
Flash Point | 18°C (64°F) |
Odor | Acrid |
Refractive Index | 1.412 |
Quantity | 250 g |
UN Number | UN2353 |
Beilstein | 605395 |
Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H225-H302-H314-H331 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H225-H314-H318 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
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: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: BUTYRYL CHLORIDE |
EINECSNumber | 205-498-5 |
RTECSNumber | EM0595000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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