Neopentyl iodide

Synonym(s):2,2-Dimethyl-1-iodopropane;Neopentyl iodide

colourless to light red liquid

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 100, p. 1637, 1978 DOI: 10.1021/ja00473a069
Organic Syntheses, Coll. Vol. 6, p. 830, 1988

Mechanism of coupling of 1-Iodo-2,2-dimethylpropane was carried out by electrochemically generated nickel(0) complex promoter [Ni(PPh₃)₄].

Melting point:	-85.6°C (estimate)
Boiling point:	70-71 °C100 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	1.494 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.489(lit.)
Flash point:	91 °F
storage temp.	Flammables area
BRN	1718796
Stability:	Stable, but may discolour upon exposure to light. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
NIST Chemistry Reference	Propane, 1-iodo-2,2-dimethyl-(15501-33-4)
EPA Substance Registry System	Propane, 1-iodo-2,2-dimethyl- (15501-33-4)

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. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. 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.