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What is tert-amyl alcohol used for?
tert-Amyl alcohol (TAA) or 2-methylbutan-2-ol (2M2B), is a branched pentanol. Historically TAA has been used an anesthetic and more recently used as a recreational drug. TAA is mostly a positive allosteric modulator for GABAA receptors in the same way as ethanol.
Is tert-amyl chloride flammable?
Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire. May cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous system depression.
Is tert-amyl chloride soluble in water?
0.866 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) n 20/D 1.405(lit.) Soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether. Insoluble in water.
What is the flashpoint of tert-amyl chloride?
tert-Amyl chloride – Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C5H11Cl |
|---|---|
| Density | 0.87g/cm3 |
| Boling Point | 86.9°C at 760 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 3.4°C |
| Vapor Presure | 73.3mmHg at 25°C |
What is chemical amyl?
CAMEO Chemicals. Amyl Nitrite is an antihypertensive medicine. Amyl nitrite is employed medically to treat heart diseases such as angina and to treat cyanide poisoning. Its use as a prescription medicine comes from its ability to lower blood pressure.
Is amyl alcohol the same as isoamyl alcohol?
It is one of several isomers of amyl alcohol (pentanol). It is also known as isopentyl alcohol, isopentanol, or (in the IUPAC recommended nomenclature) 3-methyl-butan-1-ol. Isoamyl alcohol is an ingredient in the production of banana oil, an ester found in nature and also produced as a flavouring in industry.
Is amyl an alcohol?
An amyl alcohol is any of eight alcohols with the formula C5H12O. A mixture of amyl alcohols (also called amyl alcohol) can be obtained from fusel alcohol. Amyl alcohol is used as a solvent and in esterification, by which is produced amyl acetate and other important products.
Is tert amyl chloride a carcinogen?
ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1\% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
What is the boiling point of tert butyl chloride?
123.8°F (51°C)
tert-Butyl chloride/Boiling point
What is the melting point of 2 chloro 2 Methylbutane?
-73°C
Specifications
| Density | 0.866 |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -73°C |
| Boiling Point | 85°C to 86°C |
| Flash Point | −10°C (14°F) |
| UN Number | UN1107 |
How do you make 1 butanol?
Production. Since the 1950s, most 1-butanol is produced by the hydroformylation of propene (oxo process) to preferentially form the butyraldehyde n-butanal. Typical catalysts are based on cobalt and rhodium. Butyraldehyde is then hydrogenated to produce butanol.
What is the boiling point of 2 chloro 2 Methylbutane?
186.8°F (86°C)
tert-Amyl chloride/Boiling point