DI-N-BUTYLMAGNESIUM Property

Density 

0.749 g/mL at 20 °C

Flash point:

21 °F

storage temp. 

2-8°C

EPA Substance Registry System

Magnesium, butyl(1-methylpropyl)- (39881-32-8)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

F+,C,N,T,F

Risk Statements 

12-14/15-22-34-66-67-65-62-51/53-48/20-17-14-11-46-45

Safety Statements 

16-26-36/37/39-43-45-7/8-62-61-53

RIDADR 

UN 3399 4.3/PG 1

WGK Germany 

1

F 

1-3-10

HS Code 

29310099

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H260In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

H340May cause genetic defects

H350May cause cancer

H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

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

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

P273Avoid release to the environment.

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

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P301+P330+P331IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

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

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

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

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

DI-N-BUTYLMAGNESIUM Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Clear colorless liquid

Uses

n-Butyl-sec-butylmagnesium can be used as a starting material in the synthesis of magnesium bis(alkoxide) complexes applicable in the ring-opening polymerization and co-polymerization reactions.