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Di-tert-butyl dicarbonate, 97+%
Description
Reagent for the introduction of the Boc protecting group.Di-tert-butyl dicarbonate is a reagent used for the introduction of BOC protecting group. It plays an important role in the preparation of 6-acetyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyridine by reacting with 2-piperidone. It serves as a protecting group used in solid phase peptide synthesis.
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Reagent for the introduction of the Boc protecting group.Di-tert-butyl dicarbonate is a reagent used for the introduction of BOC protecting group. It plays an important role in the preparation of 6-acetyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyridine by reacting with 2-piperidone. It serves as a protecting group used in solid phase peptide synthesis.
Solubility
Miscible with decalin, toluene, carbon tetrachloride, tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, alcohols, acetone, acetonitrile and dimethylformamide. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Moisture and light sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, reducing agents, bases and acids.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 21°C to 24°C |
Density | 0.95 |
Boiling Point | 56°C to 57°C (0.5 mmHg) |
Flash Point | 37°C (99°F) |
Odor | Mild |
Assay Percent Range | ≥97% |
Refractive Index | 1.409 |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN2930 |
Beilstein | 1911173 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H228-H315-H317-H318-H330-H335-H500 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H330-H318-H228-H315-H317-H335 Fatal if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage. Flammable solid. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P240-P241-P260-P264b-P271-P272-P280-P284-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P333+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 6.1; Packaging Group: II |
EINECSNumber | 246-240-1 |
RTECSNumber | HT0230000 |
TSCA | Yes |
storageNote1 | Moisture sensitive |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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