Butylmagnesium chloride
Synonym(s):BuMgCl
- CAS NO.:693-04-9
- Empirical Formula: C4H9ClMg
- Molecular Weight: 116.87
- MDL number: MFCD00000475
- EINECS: 211-739-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is Butylmagnesium chloride?
Chemical properties
Butylmagnesium chloride is green-brown to brown solution, it is very active in chemical properties and will react violently when in contact with water and oxygen.
The Uses of Butylmagnesium chloride
n-Butylmagnesium chloride is used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuffs.
The Uses of Butylmagnesium chloride
Butylmagnesium chloride (BuMgCl) is a Grignard reagent that can be used:
- To prevent the formation of passivating surface films on Mg electrodes.
- For the synthesis of lithium tributylmagnesate complex (n-Bu3MgLi) by reacting with n-BuLi.
Properties of Butylmagnesium chloride
Melting point: | -17°C |
Boiling point: | 66°C |
Density | 0.962 g/mL at 25 °C |
Flash point: | 115 °F |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
form | Solution |
color | Green-brown to brown |
Water Solubility | reacts |
Sensitive | Air & Moisture Sensitive |
BRN | 3587228 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 693-04-9(CAS DataBase Reference) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Magnesium, butylchloro- (693-04-9) |
Safety information for Butylmagnesium chloride
Signal word | Danger |
Pictogram(s) |
![]() Flame Flammables GHS02 ![]() Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 ![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 ![]() Health Hazard GHS08 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H225:Flammable liquids H226:Flammable liquids H250:Pyrophoric liquids; Pyrorophoric solids H260:Substances And Mixtures Which, In Contact With Water,Emit Flammable Gases H261:Substances And Mixtures Which, In Contact With Water,Emit Flammable Gases H302:Acute toxicity,oral H303:Acute toxicity,oral H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H333:Acute toxicity,inhalation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H336:Specific target organ toxicity,single exposure; Narcotic effects H351:Carcinogenicity H371:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure H372:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P222:Do not allow contact with air. P223:Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P231+P232:Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P335+P334:Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P405:Store locked up. P422:Store contents under … P402+P404:Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. |
Computed Descriptors for Butylmagnesium chloride
InChIKey | UUNGXYVLXYGZKH-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
Butylmagnesium chloride manufacturer
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