tert-Butyl Hypochlorite Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

79.6℃ (750 Torr)

Density 

0.96

refractive index 

1.4010-1.4050

storage temp. 

Refrigerator

solubility 

Chloroform (Sparingly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)

form 

Oil

color 

Pale Yellow to Yellow

Merck 

14,1571

Stability:

Unstable. Light-sensitive. Highly flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Keep refrigerated below 10 C.

InChIKey

IXZDIALLLMRYOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

EPA Substance Registry System

Hypochlorous acid, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester (507-40-4)

Safety Information

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36/37/39

RIDADR 

3255

HazardClass 

4.2/8

HS Code 

29209090

tert-Butyl Hypochlorite Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

yellowish liquid with an irritating odour

Uses

Hypochlorous Acid tert-Butyl Ester_x000D__x000D_DISCONTINUED (cas# 507-40-4) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.

Uses

Dehydration of alcohols; N- and C-chlorinations.

General Description

A slightly yellowish liquid with a pungent odor. Water insoluble. Flash point near 0°F. Corrosive to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.

Air & Water Reactions

May ignite on contact with air or moist air. May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect. Water insoluble. Decomposed exothermically by water with the evolution of toxic chlorine gas.

Reactivity Profile

HYPOCHLOROUS ACID TERT-BUTYL ESTER decomposes exothermically when exposed to UV light to give acetone and chloromethane. Glass containers have burst because of pressure buildup after exposure to fluorescent lighting or daylight. Reacts violently with rubber. Should not be heated to its boiling point.

Health Hazard

Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Inhalation of decomposition products may cause severe injury or death. Contact with substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Runoff from fire control may cause pollution.

Fire Hazard

Flammable/combustible material. May ignite on contact with moist air or moisture. May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect. Some react vigorously or explosively on contact with water. Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire. May re-ignite after fire is extinguished. Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated.

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