Isobutylene oxide

HCID 11208CAS 558-30-5

Basic information

Standard SMILES
CC1(C)CO1
InChIKey
GELKGHVAFRCJNA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C4H8O
Average molar mass
72.11 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
72.05751488

Overview

2,2-Dimethyloxirane is an epoxide.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Isobutylene oxide
IUPAC
2,2-dimethyloxirane
English name
Isobutylene oxide
Molecular formula
C4H8O
Molecular weight
72.11

Names & synonyms

Isobutylene oxide558-30-5Isobutene oxide1,2-EpoxyisobutaneIsobutylene epoxideIsobutyleneoxideOxirane, 2,2-dimethyl-2-Methyl-1,2-epoxypropane1,2-Isobutylene oxide1,1-Dimethylethylene oxide2-Methyl-1-propene oxidePropane, 1,2-epoxy-2-methyl-
Show more names
2,2-DIMETHYLOXIRANE1,2-EPOXY-2-METHYLPROPANEisobutyleneepoxide1,1-DIMETHYLOXIRANE2-METHYLPROPYLENE OXIDEisobuteneoxide
UJ14MJ1WG0NSC-24249CCRIS-4380DTXSID7060330RefChem:1491122-MEPDTXCID6041971209-193-8

Database identifiers

CAS
558-30-5
PubChem CID
11208
DTXSID
DTXSID7060330
ChEBI
CHEBI:193943
UNII
UJ14MJ1WG0
EC Number
209-193-8
Nikkaji
J2.669G

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
0.5
Topological polar surface area
12.5 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
0
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1
Rotatable bonds
0
Heavy atoms
5

Experimental & physicochemical properties

PolymersPlastics & Rubber -> Epoxides
SpringerMaterials PropertiesSchoenflies notation
Solubility58 mg/mL at 20 °C
Vapor Pressure387.0 [mmHg]
Physical Description · 2 items

Liquid

Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

Physicochemical properties

Boiling point
50 · 50-51 °C(lit.)
Density
0.812 g/mL · 0.812 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index
20 · n20/D 1.374(lit.)
Flash point
33 °F · 33 °F
storage temp.
Flammables area
solubility
58 g/l · 58g/l

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 4 items

Danger

H225 (100%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]

P203, P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P318, P319, P321, P363, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 207 reports by companies from 14 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 2 items

Oxirane, 2,2-dimethyl- is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Oxirane, 2,2-dimethyl- are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)

Status: Active Update: 11-10-2022 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/11246

Hazards SummaryAn irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See Propylene oxide.
Hazard Classes and CategoriesFlam. Liq. 2 (100%)

Safety data

PPE
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves
wgk
2
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
TZ3580000
ridadr
UN 1993 3/PG 1
hs_code
29109000

Chemistry & industry

Pharmacology

Cellular LocationsCytoplasm

Uses & manufacturing

U.S. Production2023: 1,000,000 - <8,500,000 lb
Industry UsesIntermediate
General Manufacturing Information · 2 items

Petrochemical Manufacturing

Oxirane, 2,2-dimethyl-: ACTIVE

Applications

UsesIsobutylene oxide is employed as an initiator for the preparation of polyisobutylenes. It finds application in the synthesis of 1-tert-butylperoxy-2-methyl-propan-2-ol.

UsesIsobutylene oxide is an epoxide that is used as an initiator in the synthesis of polyisobutylenes.

Suppliers50 total

国药集团化学试剂有限公司86-21-63210123 · [email protected]
梯希爱(上海)化成工业发展有限公司021-67121386 · [email protected]
湖北永阔科技有限公司027-59223108 15972152991 · [email protected]
上海阿拉丁生化科技股份有限公司400-6206333 13167063860 · [email protected]
湖北万得化工有限公司15377098680 15377098680 · [email protected]

Additional notes

DefinitionChEBI: 2,2-Dimethyloxirane is an epoxide.

Related reactions

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