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Isopropylmagnesium bromide, 3M in 2-MeTHF
Description
Isopropylmagnesium bromide is a Grignard reagent used in organic synthesis, especially for the introduction of iso-propyl group to carbonyl compounds. It is also used as a strong base in aprotic solvent.
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Isopropylmagnesium bromide is a Grignard reagent used in organic synthesis, especially for the introduction of iso-propyl group to carbonyl compounds. It is also used as a strong base in aprotic solvent.
Solubility

Specifications
Specifications
Linear Formula | (CH3)2CHMgBr |
Quantity | 100 mL |
UN Number | UN3399 |
Sensitivity | Air and moisture sensitive; May form a precipitate |
Solubility Information | Miscible with tetrahydorfuran and diethyl ether. Immiscible with hydrocarbons. |
Formula Weight | 147.3 |
Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components) | 3M in 2-MeTHF |
Chemical Name or Material | Isopropylmagnesium bromide |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H225-H260-H302-H314-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H225-H261-H314 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. In contact with water releases flammable gas. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P223-P231+P232-P233-P240-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P363-P372-P374-P380-P501c |
DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 4.3; Packaging Group: I |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon |
RUO – Research Use Only
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