Chloro(1-methylethyl)magnesium

Agent Name
Chloro(1-methylethyl)magnesium
CAS Number
1068-55-9
Formula
C3-H7-Cl-Mg
Major Category
Metals
Chloro(1-methylethyl)magnesium formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Magnesium, chloro(1-methylethyl)-; [ChemIDplus] Isopropylmagnesium chloride; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] UN3399
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
1 Molar solution in tetrahydrofuran: Liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate; [ExPub: ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
1 molar solution in tetrahydrofuran (CAS# 96-47-9): May form explosive peroxides; Reacts violently with water evolving extremely flammable gases; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Methylmagnesium chloride."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organometallic substance, liquid, water-reactive, flammable."

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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