2-CHLORO-2-NITROPROPANE Property

Melting point:

-21.5°C

Boiling point:

132 °C

Density 

1.2000

refractive index 

1.4378 (estimate)

Stability:

Stable, but unstable if heated rapidly. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, powdered aluminium, potassium.

EPA Substance Registry System

2-Chloro-2-nitropropane (594-71-8)

Safety

Hazardous Substances Data

594-71-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H302Harmful if swallowed

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

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

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

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

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

P330Rinse mouth.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

2-CHLORO-2-NITROPROPANE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

colourless to slightly yellow liquid

Synthesis Reference(s)

Synthesis, p. 828, 1986 DOI: 10.1055/s-1986-31792

General Description

Clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

2-CHLORO-2-NITROPROPANE is incompatible with aluminum powder, potassium, carbon tetrachloride+benzoyl peroxide, and sodium. . 2-CHLORO-2-NITROPROPANE is stable under normal laboratory conditions, but 2-CHLORO-2-NITROPROPANE is unstable when heated rapidly.

Fire Hazard

2-CHLORO-2-NITROPROPANE is combustible.