Tert-Butyl hypochlorite

HCID 521297CAS 507-40-4

Basic information

Standard SMILES
CC(C)(C)OCl
InChIKey
IXZDIALLLMRYOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C4H9ClO
Average molar mass
108.57 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
108.03419259

Overview

Tert-butyl hypochlorite appears as a slightly yellowish liquid with a pungent odor. Water insoluble. Corrosive to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
Tert-Butyl hypochlorite
IUPAC
tert-butyl hypochlorite
English name
tert-Butyl Hypochlorite
Molecular formula
C4H9ClO
Molecular weight
108.57

Names & synonyms

tert-BUTYL HYPOCHLORITEHypochlorous acid, 1,1-dimethylethyl esterUNII-LS2JTI16JZLS2JTI16JZEINECS 208-072-7DTXSID3074941TERT-BUTYL HYPOCHLORITE [MI]1,1-Dimethylethyl HypochloriteRefChem:188203DTXCID1040900HYPOCHLOROUS ACID, TERT-BUTYL ESTER208-072-7
Show more names
HypochLtert-C4H9OCltert-Butoxy chlorideorous Acid tert-ButyLtert-ButylHypochlorite>2-chlorosyl-2-methylpropane
507-40-4Hypochlorous Acid tert-Butyl Estert-Butyl hypochloritetert-butylhypochloritet-butoxy chlorot-butoxychloridetBuOClt-butyloxychloride

Database identifiers

CAS
507-40-4
PubChem CID
521297
DTXSID
DTXSID3074941
UNII
LS2JTI16JZ
EC Number
208-072-7
Nikkaji
J9.573G

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
1.8
Topological polar surface area
9.2 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
0
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1
Rotatable bonds
0
Heavy atoms
6

Experimental & physicochemical properties

SpringerMaterials PropertiesChemical shift
Physical DescriptionTert-butyl hypochlorite appears as a slightly yellowish liquid with a pungent odor. Water insoluble. Corrosive to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.

Physicochemical properties

Boiling point
79.6 ℃ · 79.6℃ (750 Torr)
Density
0.96 · 0.96
refractive index
1.401 · 1.4010-1.4050
storage temp.
Refrigerator
solubility
Chloroform (Sparingly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
form
Oil

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 4 items

Danger

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

P210, P220, P222, P231, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P264, P271, P280, P283, P284, P301+P330+P331, P302+P335+P334, P302+P361+P354, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P306+P360, P316, P321, P342+P316, P363, P370+P378, P371+P380+P375, P403, P403+P235, P405, P420, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 47 reports by companies from 4 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Hazard information

Regulatory Information · 2 items

Chemical: Hypochlorous acid, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester

Status: Active Update: 14-01-2019 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/27424

DOT LabelSpontaneously Combustible Corrosive
Fire Hazards · 2 items

Excerpt from ERG Guide 135 [Substances - Spontaneously Combustible]:

· Flammable/combustible material.

Health Hazards · 2 items

Excerpt from ERG Guide 135 [Substances - Spontaneously Combustible]:

· Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

DOT ID and Guide3255 135
Reactive GroupOxidizing Agents, Strong

Safety & protection

Fire FightingExcerpt from ERG Guide 135 [Substances - Spontaneously Combustible]:
Accidental Release Measures · 2 items

· CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover.

· ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area.

First Aid · 2 items

Excerpt from ERG Guide 135 [Substances - Spontaneously Combustible]:

General First Aid:

Exposure Control and Personal Protection· Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Nonfire Spill ResponseExcerpt from ERG Guide 135 [Substances - Spontaneously Combustible]:
Isolation and Evacuation · 2 items

Excerpt from ERG Guide 135 [Substances - Spontaneously Combustible]:

Immediate precautionary measure

Safety data

ridadr
UN 3255
hs_code
29209090
risk_code
36/37/38
Signal word
Danger
Symbol(GHS)
GHS02,GHS05
safety_code
26-36/37/39

Chemistry & industry

Applications · 3 items

UsesHypochlorous Acid tert-Butyl Ester_x000D__x000D_DISCONTINUED (cas# 507-40-4) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.

UsesDehydration of alcohols; N- and C-chlorinations.

General DescriptionA slightly yellowish liquid with a pungent odor. Water insoluble. Flash point near 0°F. Corrosive to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.

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]
上海策嵘生物科技有限公司[email protected]
武汉欣扬瑞和化学科技有限公司13720274133 · [email protected]
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co.,Ltd.+86-0571-88938639 17705817739 · [email protected]

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