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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3MgCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
116.87
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3587228
Concentration:
2.0 M in THF
Quality Segment
reaction suitability
reaction type: Grignard Reaction
packaging
Sure/Seal™ of
concentration
2.0 M in THF
density
0.962 g/mL at 25 °C
SMILES string
CCCC[Mg]Cl
InChI
1S/C4H9.ClH.Mg/c1-3-4-2;;/h1,3-4H2,2H3;1H;/q;;+1/p-1
InChI key
UUNGXYVLXYGZKH-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Application
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.
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Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Precautionary Statements
Target Organs
Central nervous system, Respiratory system
supp_hazards
Storage Class
4.3 - Hazardous materials which set free flammable gases upon contact with water
Flash Point (°F)
1.4 °F - closed cup
Flash Point (°C)
-17 °C - closed cup
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Classifications
Carc. 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3 - Water-react. 1
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