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C4H9Cl
92.57 g/mol
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2-CHLOROBUTANE

CAS78-86-4EC201-151-7
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
Organic synthesis intermediate

2-Chlorobutane, also known as sec-butyl chloride, is a colorless, volatile liquid at room temperature that is not miscible with water. It is primarily used as an organic synthesis intermediate in industrial chemical processes.

Organic synthesis intermediate

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Referencestereoisomer of

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Safety Reference

Flammable
Flammable
Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H290May be corrosive to metals
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2-chlorobutane

InChIKey

BSPCSKHALVHRSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CCC(C)Cl

Synonyms (9)
  • 1-Methylpropyl chloride
  • 1-chloro-1-methylpropane
  • 2-CHLOROBUTANE
  • Butane, 2-chloro-
  • Butane, 2-chloro-, (R)-
  • SEC-BUTYL CHLORIDE DL-FORM
  • sec-Butyl chloride