2-chloro-2-methylbutane

Structural formula
General
Surname	2-chloro-2-methylbutane
other names	tert -pentyl chloride; tert -amyl chloride;
Molecular formula	C 5 H 11 Cl
Brief description	colorless liquid with an aromatic odor
External identifiers / databases
EC number	209-836-2
ECHA InfoCard	100,008,944
PubChem	61143
Wikidata	Q7705229
properties
Molar mass	106.60 g mol −1
Physical state	liquid
density	0.87 g cm −3
Melting point	−73 ° C
boiling point	86 ° C
Vapor pressure	79.7 hPa (20 ° C)
solubility	sparingly soluble in water (3.3 g l −1 at 20 ° C); soluble in ethanol and diethyl ether ;
Refractive index	1.405 (20 ° C)
safety instructions
GHS labeling of hazardous substances danger
H and P phrases	H: 225
	P: 210-233-241-280-303 + 361 + 353-403 + 233
	As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions . Refractive index: Na-D line , 20 ° C

2-chloro-2-methylbutane is a chemical compound from the group of aliphatic , saturated halogenated hydrocarbons .

Extraction and presentation

2-Chloro-2-methylbutane can be obtained by reacting 2-methyl-2-butanol with hydrochloric acid .

properties

2-chloro-2-methylbutane is a highly flammable, volatile, colorless liquid with an aromatic odor that is sparingly soluble in water. It decomposes when heated, which can produce hydrogen chloride , phosgene and dioxins .

use

2-chloro-2-methylbutane is used as a solvent for the synthesis of other compounds and pentane .

safety instructions

The vapors of 2-chloro-2-methylbutane can form an explosive mixture with air ( flash point −9 ° C, ignition temperature 345 ° C).

Individual evidence

↑ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k Entry on 2-chloro-2-methylbutane in the GESTIS substance database of the IFA , accessed on October 26, 2018(JavaScript required) .
↑ ^a ^b Data sheet 2-Chloro-2-methylbutane, 95% from AlfaAesar, accessed on October 26, 2018 ( PDF )(JavaScript required) .
↑ Data sheet 2-Chloro-2-methylbutane, 98% from Sigma-Aldrich , accessed on October 26, 2018 ( PDF ).
^ Addison Ault: Techniques and Experiments For Organic Chemistry . University Science Books, 1998, ISBN 978-0-935702-76-7 , pp. 406 ( limited preview in Google Book search).

[GESTIS-1] ↑ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k Entry on 2-chloro-2-methylbutane in the GESTIS substance database of the IFA , accessed on October 26, 2018(JavaScript required) .

[Alfa-2] Data sheet 2-Chloro-2-methylbutane, 95% from AlfaAesar, accessed on October 26, 2018 ( PDF )(JavaScript required) .

[Sigma-3] Data sheet 2-Chloro-2-methylbutane, 98% from Sigma-Aldrich , accessed on October 26, 2018 ( PDF ).

[Addison_Ault-4] Addison Ault: Techniques and Experiments For Organic Chemistry . University Science Books, 1998, ISBN 978-0-935702-76-7 , pp. 406 ( limited preview in Google Book search).