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189316

3-Chloro-2,2-dimethyl-1-propanol

99%

Synonym(s):

2-Chloromethyl-2-methyl-1-propanol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
ClCH2C(CH3)2CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
122.59
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
EC Number:
236-488-9
MDL number:
Assay:
99%
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assay

99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.45 (lit.)

bp

87 °C/35 mmHg (lit.)

mp

34-36 °C (lit.)

functional group

chloro, hydroxyl

SMILES string

CC(C)(CO)CCl

InChI

1S/C5H11ClO/c1-5(2,3-6)4-7/h7H,3-4H2,1-2H3

InChI key

CAZPRAORHCOIHC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

3-Chloro-2,2-dimethyl-1-propanol undergoes oxidation with pyridinium chlorochromate to yield 3-chloro-2,2-dimethylpropanal which spontaneously trimerizes to s-trioxane.

Application

3-Chloro-2,2-dimethyl-1-propanol has been used in combinatorial preparation of new aroma-impact compounds such as polyfunctional thiols.


Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

159.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

71 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter



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