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Isobutyl iodide

1-IODO-2-METHYLPROPANE · iso-C4H9I · Isobutyljodid · ISOBUTYL IODIDE · Isobutyl iodine · ISO-BUTANEIODIDE · Iodide isobutane · 1-Iodo-iso-butane

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Isobutyl iodide molecular structure

Identifiers & Physical Properties

CAS No.513-38-2
Molecular formulaC4H9I
Average molar mass184.02 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass183.97489829 g/mol
SMILESCC(C)CI
InChIKeyBTUGGGLMQBJCBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID10556
EC No.208-160-5
DTXSIDDTXSID9060154

Chemical & Physical Properties

XLogP2.8
Topological polar surface area0
Hydrogen bond donors0
Hydrogen bond acceptors0
Rotatable bonds1
Heavy atoms5
Formal charge0
Complexity17.6
SpringerMaterials PropertiesBoiling point
Physical DescriptionIodomethylpropane appears as a colorless liquid mixture of isomers that discolors in air. Denser than water. Vapors are heavier than air. May be mildly toxic by inhalation. Used as a solvent and to make pharmaceuticals.
Melting point-93 °C
Boiling point120-121 °C(lit.)
Density1.599 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Vapor density6 (vs air)
Vapor pressure20 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Refractive indexn20/D 1.496(lit.)
Flash point55 °F
Storage conditionsFlammables area
Solubilityalcohol: miscible(lit.)insoluble
Physical stateLiquid
ColorClear colorless to light orange
Specific heat capacityCp(liquid): 0.88 J/(g·K), at 25℃
SensitivityLight Sensitive
Merck14,5144
BRN1730927
Dielectric constant5.8(20℃)
InChI1S/C4H9I/c1-4(2)3-5/h4H,3H2,1-2H3
InChIKeyBTUGGGLMQBJCBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC(C)CI
CAS DataBase Reference513-38-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
FDA UNII82IJ6B9708
NIST Chemistry ReferencePropane, 1-iodo-2-methyl-(513-38-2)
EPA Substance Registry SystemPropane, 1-iodo-2-methyl- (513-38-2)
UNSPSC Code12352100
NACRESNA.22
GHS pictogramGHS02,GHS06
Signal wordDanger
GHS hazard statementsH331-H315-H319-H225
GHS precautionary statementsP501-P240-P261-P210-P233-P243-P241-P242-P271-P264-P280-P370+P378-P337+P313-P305+P351+P338-P362+P364-P303+P361+P353-P332+P313-P304+P340+P311-P403+P233-P403+P235-P405
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard symbolsF,Xi,Xn
Risk statements (R)11-36/37/38-20-53
Safety statements (S)16-26-36-9-33
UN transport numberUN 2391 3/PG 2
Water hazard class (WGK)3
RTECS numberTZ4250000
F8-10-23
TSCA inventory statusTSCA listed
Hazard class3Acute Tox. 3 InhalationFlam. Liq. 2
Packing groupII
Customs code29033080
Storage class3 - Flammable liquids

Safety & Regulations

GHS classificationDangerH225 (100%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P316, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)Aggregated GHS information provided per 47 reports by companies from 6 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
DOT labelFlammable Liquid
Fire hazardsExcerpt from ERG Guide 129 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Miscible / Noxious)]:
Health hazardsExcerpt from ERG Guide 129 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Miscible / Noxious)]:
Reactive groupHalogenated Organic Compounds
Reactivity AlertsHighly Flammable
Reactivity ProfileIODOMETHYLPROPANE is incompatible with strong oxidizing and reducing agents. Also incompatible with many amines, nitrides, azo/diazo compounds, alkali metals, and epoxides.
Air and Water ReactionsHighly flammable. Slightly soluble in water.
Hazard Classes and CategoriesFlam. Liq. 2 (100%)
Fire fightingExcerpt from ERG Guide 129 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Miscible / Noxious)]:
First aidExcerpt from ERG Guide 129 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Miscible / Noxious)]:
Nonfire spill responseExcerpt from ERG Guide 129 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Miscible / Noxious)]:
Isolation and EvacuationExcerpt from ERG Guide 129 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Miscible / Noxious)]:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Excerpt from ERG Guide 129 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Miscible / Noxious)]:
F8-10-23
Personal protective equipment (PPE)Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Water hazard class (WGK)3
TSCA inventory statusTSCA listed
RTECS numberTZ4250000
UN transport numberUN 2391 3/PG 2
Customs code29033080
Risk statements (R)11-36/37/38-20-53
Signal wordDanger
GHS pictogramGHS02,GHS06
Hazard symbolsF,Xi,Xn
Safety statements (S)16-26-36-9-33
Hazard class3Acute Tox. 3 InhalationFlam. Liq. 2
Storage class3 - Flammable liquids
Packing groupII
GHS hazard statementsH331-H315-H319-H225
GHS precautionary statementsP501-P240-P261-P210-P233-P243-P241-P242-P271-P264-P280-P370+P378-P337+P313-P305+P351+P338-P362+P364-P303+P361+P353-P332+P313-P304+P340+P311-P403+P233-P403+P235-P405

Applications & Uses

Uses

Isobutyl iodide is a useful synthetic building block, such as its use in the palladium-catalyzed alkylation of arylpyridines with alkyl iodides.

General Description

A colorless liquid mixture of isomers that discolors in air. Denser than water. Flash point 30°F. Vapors are heavier than air. May be mildly toxic by inhalation. Used as a solvent and to make pharmaceuticals.