tert-Butyl isocyanide, 98%

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11399675	1 g	1g
11309685	5 g	5g

Product Code. 11399675

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L19747.03

Description

CAS: 7188-38-7 | C5H9N | 83.134 g/mol

tert-Butyl isocyanide is used in a tin-free procedure for alkyl radical reactions in the presence of a free-radical initiator. It is a useful intermediate in multicomponent reactions. It is also used in the synthesis of coumarines, 4H-chromenes, isoxazolines and to trap 2-cyclopropylidene-1,3-diones.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
tert-Butyl isocyanide is used in a tin-free procedure for alkyl radical reactions in the presence of a free-radical initiator. It is a useful intermediate in multicomponent reactions. It is also used in the synthesis of coumarines, 4H-chromenes, isoxazolines and to trap 2-cyclopropylidene-1,3-diones.

Solubility
Soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, methanol, ether, toluene and dichloromethane.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7188-38-7
• Molecular Formula: C5H9N
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 83.134
• MDL Number: MFCD00000002
• InChI Key: FAGLEPBREOXSAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: tert-butyl isocyanide, tert-butylisocyanide, t-butylisonitrile, tert-butylisonitrile, tbin, propane, 2-isocyano-2-methyl, 2-methyl-2-isocyanopropane, 2-methylpropyl isocyanide, t-butyl isocyanide, 2-isocyano-2-methyl-propane
• PubChem CID: 23577
• IUPAC Name: 2-isocyano-2-methylpropane
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)[N+]#[C-]

• Density: 0.735
• Boiling Point: 90°C to 92°C
• Flash Point: −2°C (28°F)
• Odor: Stench
• Refractive Index: 1.3755
• Quantity: 1 g
• UN Number: UN1992
• Beilstein: 1903156
• Solubility Information: Soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol,methanol,ether,toluene and dichloromethane.
• Formula Weight: 83.13
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: tert-Butyl isocyanide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• tert-Butyl isocyanide

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H330-Fatal if inhaled.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : tert-Butyl isocyanide

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only