DL-2-Methylbutyryl chloride

CAS NO.：57526-28-0
Empirical Formula: C5H9ClO
Molecular Weight: 120.58
MDL number: MFCD00041726
EINECS: 260-787-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06

What is DL-2-Methylbutyryl chloride?

Chemical properties

clear colorless to light yellow liquid

The Uses of DL-2-Methylbutyryl chloride

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.

Properties of DL-2-Methylbutyryl chloride

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 for DL-2-Methylbutyryl chloride

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements	H225:Flammable liquids H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
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. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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.