Name | Isobutylmagnesium chloride |
Synonyms | Isobutylchloromagnesium Isobutylmagnesium chloride Chloro(2-methylpropyl)magnesium 2-Methylpropylmagnesium chloride Magnesium, chloro(2-methylpropyl)- (2-Methylpropyl) magnesium chloride Isobutylmagnesium Chloride 2.0 M In Diethyl Ether Isobutylmagnesium Chloride 2.0 M In Tetrahydrofuran Isobutylmagnesium chloride solution 2.0 in diethyl ether |
CAS | 5674-02-2 |
InChI | InChI=1/C4H9.ClH.Mg/c1-4(2)3;;/h4H,1H2,2-3H3;1H;/q;;+1/p-1/rC4H9Mg.ClH/c1-4(2)3-5;/h4H,3H2,1-2H3;1H/q+1;/p-1 |
InChIKey | YUPZOKFCNKSJTR-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
Molecular Formula | C4H9ClMg |
Molar Mass | 116.87 |
Density | 0.967g/mLat 25°C |
Boling Point | 65-67°C |
Flash Point | −40°F |
BRN | 3535133 |
Risk Codes | R12 - Extremely Flammable R14/15 - R19 - May form explosive peroxides R22 - Harmful if swallowed R34 - Causes burns R66 - Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R14 - Reacts violently with water R11 - Highly Flammable R67 - Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness R15 - Contact with water liberates extremely flammable gases R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect R37 - Irritating to the respiratory system |
Safety Description | S7 - Keep container tightly closed. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S29 - Do not empty into drains. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S43 - In case of fire use ... (there follows the type of fire-fighting equipment to be used.) S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S23 - Do not breathe vapour. |
UN IDs | UN 3399 4.3/PG 1 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 1-3-10 |
HS Code | 29319090 |
Hazard Class | 4.2 |
Packing Group | I |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
Use | Isobutyl magnesium chloride is a format reagent that can be prepared from chlorinated hydrocarbons and metallic magnesium. |
reaction | isobutyl magnesium chloride is extremely active in nature and can react with compounds with active hydrogen (such as H2O,ROH,RC ≡ CH...) aldehydes, ketones, esters, acyl halides, nitriles, ethylene oxide, alkyl halides, carbon dioxide, phosphorus trichloride, boron trichloride, silicon tetrachloride, etc. |