Neopentyl alcohol, 99%

Description

CAS: 75-84-3 | C5H12O | 88.15 g/mol

It is used in the Mitsunobu reaction of methyl salicylate coupling of sterically hindered substrates.

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Applications
It is used in the Mitsunobu reaction of methyl salicylate coupling of sterically hindered substrates.

Solubility
Soluble in water at (20°C 40 g/L), alcohol, and ether. Solubility in methanol is almost transparent.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 75-84-3
• Molecular Formula: C5H12O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 88.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00004682
• InChI Key: KPSSIOMAKSHJJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: neopentyl alcohol, 2,2-dimethyl-1-propanol, 2,2-dimethylpropanol, tert-butylcarbinol, 1-propanol, 2,2-dimethyl, tert-butyl carbinol, neopentanol, neopentylalcohol, neoamyl alcohol, 2,2-dimethylpropyl alcohol
• PubChem CID: 6404
• IUPAC Name: 2,2-dimethylpropan-1-ol
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)CO

• Melting Point: 52°C to 56°C
• Density: 0.818
• Boiling Point: 111°C to 114°C
• Flash Point: 36°C (96°F)
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN1325
• Beilstein: 1730984
• Merck Index: 14,6457
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water at (20°C 40g/L),alcohol,and ether. Solubility in methanol is almost transparent.
• Formula Weight: 88.15
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Neopentyl alcohol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H228
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H228 Flammable solid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P240-P241-P280-P370+P378q
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	200-907-3
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only