Butylmagnesium chloride Property

Melting point:

-17°C

Boiling point:

66°C

Density 

0.962 g/mL at 25 °C

Flash point:

115 °F

storage temp. 

2-8°C

form 

Solution

color 

Green-brown to brown

Water Solubility 

reacts

Sensitive 

Air & Moisture Sensitive

BRN 

3587228

InChIKey

UUNGXYVLXYGZKH-UHFFFAOYSA-M

CAS DataBase Reference

693-04-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Magnesium, butylchloro- (693-04-9)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

C,F,F+

Risk Statements 

12-14/15-19-22-34-67-65-63-48/20-11-15-14-10-40-37

Safety Statements 

7-9-16-26-29-33-36/37/39-43-45-62-46

RIDADR 

UN 3399 4.3/PG 2

WGK Germany 

1

F 

10

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

4.3

PackingGroup 

II

HS Code 

29319090

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H250Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air

H260In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

H261In contact with water releases flammable gas

H302Harmful if swallowed

H303May be harmfulif swallowed

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H318Causes serious eye damage

H333May be harmful if inhaled

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

H351Suspected of causing cancer

H371May cause damage to organs

H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P222Do not allow contact with air.

P223Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire.

P231+P232Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P335+P334Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P402+P404Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

P405Store locked up.

P422Store contents under …

Butylmagnesium chloride Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

green-brown to brown solution

Uses

n-Butylmagnesium chloride is used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuffs.

Uses

Butylmagnesium chloride (BuMgCl) is a Grignard reagent that can be used:

• To prevent the formation of passivating surface films on Mg electrodes.
• For the synthesis of lithium tributylmagnesate complex (n-Bu₃MgLi) by reacting with n-BuLi.