2-METHYL-1-PHENYLPROPENE

Synonym(s):(2-Methylpropenyl)benzene

2-Methyl-1-phenyl-1-propene has been used in the preparation of 2-bromo-2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-1-ol and 1-bromo-2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-ol.

2-Methyl-1-phenyl-1-propene is used in the preparation of 2-bromo-2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-1-ol and 1-bromo-2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-ol

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 111, p. 3069, 1989 DOI: 10.1021/ja00190a053
Tetrahedron Letters, 25, p. 271, 1984 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)99859-9
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 55, p. 5619, 1990 DOI: 10.1021/jo00308a021

Melting point:	-50--48 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	187-188 °C (lit.)
Density	0.901 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.539(lit.)
Flash point:	138 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform (Soluble), Methanol (Slightly)
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
BRN	1902046
CAS DataBase Reference	768-49-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	(2-Methyl-1-propenyl)benzene (768-49-0)

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.