DL-2-Methylbutyryl chloride Property

Boiling point:

117-121 °C (lit.)

Density 

0.972 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.418(lit.)

Flash point:

68 °F

storage temp. 

Refrigerator (+4°C) + Flammables area

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear colorless to light yellow

Water Solubility 

Reacts with water.

NIST Chemistry Reference

Ethylmethylacetylchloride(57526-28-0)

EPA Substance Registry System

Butanoyl chloride, 2-methyl- (57526-28-0)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

F,C

Risk Statements 

11-34

Safety Statements 

16-26-36/37/39-45

RIDADR 

UN 2924 3/PG 2

WGK Germany 

3

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

3

PackingGroup 

II

HS Code 

29130000

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements

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

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

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.

DL-2-Methylbutyryl chloride Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

clear colorless to light yellow liquid

Uses

2-Methylbutyryl chloride was used in the synthesis of 2-methylbutyramide, N-((R,S)-2-methylbutanoyl)salicylhydrazide, 2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-butanone, 1,1?-(1,3,7,9-tetrahydroxydibenzofuran-2,6-diyl)bis(2-methylbutan-1-one).

General Description

2-Methylbutyryl chloride is an acid chloride. It has been reported to be synthesized from 2-methylbutyric acid and thionyl chloride.