3-Bromo-2-butanone, 97%, stab. with <1% magnesium oxide, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

3-Bromo-2-butanone is involved in the preparation of o-isopropyl S-3-oxobutan-2-yl dithiocarbonate by reaction with potassium o-isopropylxanthate, which on treatment with sulfuric acid gives 4,5-dimethyl-1,3-dithiol-2-one .

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Applications
3-Bromo-2-butanone is involved in the preparation of o-isopropyl S-3-oxobutan-2-yl dithiocarbonate by reaction with potassium o-isopropylxanthate, which on treatment with sulfuric acid gives 4,5-dimethyl-1,3-dithiol-2-one .

Solubility
Miscible with dichloromethane.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases and strong reducing agents.

Specifications

• Density: 1.438
• Boiling Point: 69°C to 70°C (70 mmHg)
• Flash Point: >100°C (212°F)
• Odor: Pungent
• Refractive Index: 1.459
• Quantity: 10 g
• UN Number: UN2922
• Beilstein: 906773
• Solubility Information: Miscible with dichloromethane.
• Formula Weight: 151.01
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 3-Bromo-2-butanone, Stabilized with <1% magnesium oxide

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