2,4,4-TRIMETHYL-2-PENTENE

Synonym(s):β-Diisobutylene

CAS NO.：107-40-4
Empirical Formula: C8H16
Molecular Weight: 112.21
MDL number: MFCD00008902
EINECS: 203-488-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-05-25 18:01:23

What is 2,4,4-TRIMETHYL-2-PENTENE?

Chemical properties

CLEAR COLOURLESS TO VERY SLIGHTLY YELLOW LIQUID

The Uses of 2,4,4-TRIMETHYL-2-PENTENE

2,4,4-Trimethyl-2-pentene was used to study the kinetics of liquid-phase hydrogenation of isooctenes on Pd/γ-Al2O3?catalyst in semibatch reactor. It was used in the analysis of butene oligomerate produced over solid and liquid phosphoric acid by GC-MS techniques.

The Uses of 2,4,4-TRIMETHYL-2-PENTENE

Organic synthesis.

The Uses of 2,4,4-TRIMETHYL-2-PENTENE

2,4,4-Trimethyl-2-pentene was used to study the kinetics of liquid-phase hydrogenation of isooctenes on Pd/γ-Al₂O₃ catalyst in semibatch reactor. It was used in the analysis of butene oligomerate produced over solid and liquid phosphoric acid by GC-MS techniques.

Purification Methods

Fractionate it under N2 as it is highly flammable. [Beilstein 1 III 848, 1 IV 891.]

Properties of 2,4,4-TRIMETHYL-2-PENTENE

Melting point:	-106.3--106 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	104 °C (lit.)
Density	0.72 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density	>1 (vs air)
vapor pressure	83 mm Hg ( 37.7 °C)
refractive index	n20/D 1.416(lit.)
Flash point:	29 °F
storage temp.	Flammables area
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless to very slightly yellow
Water Solubility	Insoluble in water.
BRN	1719492
CAS DataBase Reference	107-40-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	2-Pentene, 2,4,4-trimethyl- (107-40-4)

Safety information for 2,4,4-TRIMETHYL-2-PENTENE

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H225:Flammable liquids H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P242:Use only non-sparking tools. P273:Avoid release to the environment.