tert-Butyl chloride
Agent Name
tert-Butyl chloride
Alternative Name
2-Chloro-2-methylpropane
CAS Number
507-20-0
Formula
C4-H9-Cl
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
2-Chloro-2-methylpropane; 2-Chloroisobutane; 2-Methyl-2-chloropropane; 2-Methyl-2-propyl chloride; Chlorotrimethylmethane; Propane, 2-chloro-2-methyl-; t-Butyl chloride; tert-Butylchloride; Trimethylchloromethane; [ChemIDplus] Butyl chloride, tert-; Chloro-2-methyl propane, 2-; [REPROTOX] UN1127
Category
Chlorinated Aliphatics
Description
Liquid; [Merck Index] Hygroscopic liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate in synthesis; EPA - TSCATS] Used to make fine chemicals; [ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
Symptoms possibly indicative of neurotoxicity (disturbed coordination, reduced motility, hunched posture, etc.) observed in oral lethal-dose study of rats; [EPA - TSCATS] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "2-Chlorobutane" and "n-Butyl chloride."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
302 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chlorobutanes."
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: