tert-Butyl isocyanide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

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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: 5 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

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