3-Chloro-2-methyl-1-propene (Beta-Methylallyl chloride)

Chemical natures

Methylallyl chloride is a colorless to straw-colored liquid with a sharp penetrating odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Flash point below 0°F. May be toxic by ingestion. Irritating to skin and eyes. Used to make plastics and pharmaceuticals.

Purity

99%

Applications

In organic synthesis,3-Chloro-2-methylpropene has been used as reactant in the synthesis of cyclobutanone. It is used as an intermediate in the production of plastics, pharmaceuticals and other organic chemicals.It was used to study ring opening polymerization of oxirane derivatives using organotin phosphate condensate. It was used to study cationic polymerization of 3-Chloro-2-methyl-1-propene using using AICI3 and A3IBr, as initiators.

Physical form

Colorless transparent liquid

Hazard class

3

Shelf life

According to our experience, the product can be stored for 12 months from the date of delivery if kept in tightly sealed containers, protected from light and heat and stored at temperatures between 5 - 30°C

Typical properties

Melting point

-80℃

Form

Liquid

Color

Clear

Refractive index

1.410