2-CHLORO-2-NITROPROPANE Chemical Properties

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 Information

Hazardous Substances Data

594-71-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

2-CHLORO-2-NITROPROPANE Usage And Synthesis

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.

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