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8.01640

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1-Chlorobutane

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Synonym(s):
1-Chlorobutane, n-Butyl chloride
Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3Cl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
92.57
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352101
EC Index Number:
203-696-6
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

110 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥99% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

280 °C

potency

2200 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

expl. lim.

1.8-10.1 % (v/v)

bp

79 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-123 °C

transition temp

flash point -17 °C

density

0.886 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C4H9Cl/c1-2-3-4-5/h2-4H2,1H3

InChI key

VFWCMGCRMGJXDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application



  • Cl atoms-initiated degradation of 1-Chlorobutane and 2-Chlorobutane: Kinetics, product analysis and atmospheric implications: This study investigates the kinetics of Cl-initiated reactions of 1-chlorobutane and 2-chlorobutane, offering insights into their atmospheric degradation processes (B Kar, B Rajakumar, Chemosphere, 2023).


  • An environmentally benign, energy intensified single-column side stream extractive distillation (SC-SSED) process for Acetone/n-heptane separation: A new process utilizing 1-chlorobutane as an intermediate-boiling entrainer for the separation of acetone and heptane mixtures, aiming to improve environmental and energy efficiency (ZY Yang, BY Yu, IL Chien, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, 2023).


  • Synthesis and Biological Activity Evaluation of Some 1-(4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxyphenyl) Ethan-1-One Derivatives: A research on synthesizing derivatives from 1-chlorobutane and evaluating their biological activities, contributing to medicinal chemistry (ET Mankhi, AH Mekky, History of Medicine, 2023).


Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99 %
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.885 - 0.887
Identity (IR): passes test

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

10.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-12 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Information

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