Di- tert-butyl ether
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Surname | Di- tert-butyl ether | ||||||||||||||||||
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Molecular formula | C 8 H 18 O | ||||||||||||||||||
Brief description |
colorless liquid |
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Molar mass | 130.23 g mol −1 | ||||||||||||||||||
Physical state |
liquid |
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0.7658 g cm −3 |
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Melting point |
−61 ° C |
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boiling point |
107.2 ° C |
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Vapor pressure |
28 Torr (22 ° C) |
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Refractive index |
1.3949 |
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ΔH f 0 |
−399.6 kJ / mol |
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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 |
Di- tert -butyl ether is a chemical compound belonging to the ethers with the empirical formula C 8 H 18 O. It is a colorless liquid with a rather penetrating odor similar to camphor and is used as a solvent .
presentation
It is represented by the reaction of silver carbonate and tert-butyl chloride in diethyl ether as a solvent, releasing carbon dioxide and silver chloride . Tert-butyl alcohol and isobutene are also formed as by-products .
Reactions
Di- tert -butyl ether is reacted with conc. Hydrochloric acid is split and tert-butyl chloride is formed under intense heat .
Related links
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d e J. LE Erickson, William H. Ashton: "DI-TERTIARY BUTYL ETHER", in: J. Am. Chem. Soc. , 1941 , 63 (6) , pp. 1769-1769; doi : 10.1021 / ja01851a512 .
- ↑ a b c David R. Lide (Ed.): CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics . 90th edition. (Internet version: 2010), CRC Press / Taylor and Francis, Boca Raton, FL, Physical Constants of Organic Compounds, pp. 3-148.
- ↑ Alquist; Tower: nation. Advis. Comm. Aeronautics Rep. MR No. E 5 A 04 (1945), Chem. Abstr. 1948, 4736.
- ^ A b E. J. Smutny, A. Bondi: "DI-t-BUTYL ETHER: STRAIN ENERGY AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES", in: J. Phys. Chem. , 1961 , 65 (3) , pp. 546-550; doi : 10.1021 / j100821a038 .
- ↑ This substance has either not yet been classified with regard to its hazardousness or a reliable and citable source has not yet been found.
- ↑ David R. Lide (Ed.): CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics . 90th edition. (Internet version: 2010), CRC Press / Taylor and Francis, Boca Raton, FL, Thermochemistry, Electrochemistry, and Solution Chemistry, pp. 5-37.
Web links
- Entry on di-tert-butyl ether in ChemicalBook