DL-2-Methylbutyryl chloride Chemical Properties

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 Information

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

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DL-2-Methylbutyryl chloride Usage And Synthesis

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.

DL-2-Methylbutyryl chloride(57526-28-0)Related Product Information

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• Ferric chloride
• Sulfuryl chloride
• Methacryloyl chloride
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• Calcium chloride
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• Butyryl chloride
• Isobutyryl chloride
• Potassium chloride
• 2,2-Dimethylbutyryl chloride
• Methanesulfonyl chloride
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