2-Chloro-2-methylpropane

• CAT Number: R028093
• CAS Number: 507-20-0
• Molecular Formula: (CH3)3CCl
• Molecular Weight: 92.566
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,1-Dimethylethyl Chloride; 1-Chloro-1,1-dimethylethane; 2-Chloro-2-methylpropane; 2-Chloroisobutane; 2-Methyl-2-chloropropane; 2-Methyl-2-propyl Chloride; Chlorotrimethylmethane; NSC 6527; Trimethylchloromethane; tert-Butyl Chloride
• Storage: Desiccate at -20 ℃
• IUPAC Name: 2-chloro-2-methylpropane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H9Cl/c1-4(2,3)5/h1-3H3
• InChIKey: NBRKLOOSMBRFMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)Cl

2-Chloro-2-methylpropane, also known as tert-butyl chloride, is an organic compound with the formula C4H9Cl. It is a colorless liquid used in organic synthesis as an alkylating agent. This compound is important in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals. Its reactivity makes it a valuable intermediate for creating more complex molecules in various chemical processes.