1-Bromo-2-methylpropane, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

1-Bromo-2-methylpropane is used as a synthetic reagent for the preparation of 1-ethyl-1,3-isobutylimidazolium bromide by reaction with 1-ethylimidazole.

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Applications
1-Bromo-2-methylpropane is used as a synthetic reagent for the preparation of 1-ethyl-1,3-isobutylimidazolium bromide by reaction with 1-ethylimidazole.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water. Miscible with alcohol, ether.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 78-77-3
• Molecular Formula: C4H9Br
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 137.02
• MDL Number: MFCD00000217
• InChI Key: HLVFKOKELQSXIQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: isobutyl bromide, iso-butyl bromide, propane, 1-bromo-2-methyl, bromoisobutane, i-butyl bromide, 1-bromo-2-methyl-propane, unii-5oec0bw987, ccris 349, 1-bromo-2-methyl propane, bromoacetaldehydedimethylacetal
• PubChem CID: 6555
• IUPAC Name: 1-bromo-2-methylpropane
• SMILES: CC(C)CBr

• Melting Point: -118°C
• Density: 1.255
• Boiling Point: 90°C to 92°C
• Flash Point: 18°C (64°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.435
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN2342
• Beilstein: 1730915
• Merck Index: 14,5135
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water; Miscible with alcohol,ether.
• Formula Weight: 137.02
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1-Bromo-2-methylpropane

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H315-H319-H335 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: BROMOMETHYLPROPANES
EINECSNumber	201-141-2
RTECSNumber	TX4140000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only