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Butyl Chloride

Butyl Chloride

CAS Number: 109-69 3

Molecular Formula: C4H9Cl

Alkylating AgentSolventButylation ReagentAlkyl Haliden-BuLi PrecursorOrganic SynthesisFine Chemical Intermediate

About Butyl Chloride

n-Butyl Chloride (1-Chlorobutane, CAS: 109-69-3), highly volatile liquid classified as a primary Alkyl Halide. As a versatile Organic Intermediate, primary function is as a powerful Alkylating Agent (specifically, a Butylation Reagent) in high-value chemical manufacturing. It is a critical building block in Organic Syn...

Butyl Chloride Specifications

CAS Number
109-69 3
Molecular Formula
C4H9Cl
Molecular Weight
92.5673
IUPAC Name
1-chlorobutane
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCl
InChI Key
VFWCMGCRMGJXDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
1S/C4H9Cl/c1-2-3-4-5/h2-4H2,1H3
PubChem CID
8005
EINECS Number
203-696-6
MDL Number
MFCD00001009
HSN No
2903299090
Molecular Weight
92.5673
LogP
2.02530
Physical State
water white liquid with a sharp odor
Density
0.886
Boiling Point
77-78ºC
Melting Point
-123ºC
Flash Point
-12ºC
Refractive Index
1.4014-1.4034
Solubility in water
g/l @ 25°C: 0.87 (practically insoluble)
Vapor pressure
kPa @ 20Â °C: 11
Autoignition Temperature
860 °F (460 °C)
GHS symbol
GHS02, GHS08
Safety Statements Code
S16-S29-S9
Precautionary Statements Code
P210; P301 + P310; P331; P370 + P378; P403 + P235
Hazard Declaration Code
H225; H304; H412
Transport Hazard Class
3 (Flammable Liquid)
Incompatibilities
Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, aluminum, magnesium, sodium, potassium (Risk of fire/explosion)

Industrial Solvents

Effective halogenated solvent in various industrial processes due to its ability to dissolve a wide range of organic materials in the plastics and adhesives industries

n-Butyllithium (n-BuLi) Precursor

Essential raw material for the Grignard-analogous synthesis of n-BuLi, a strong base used in Anionic Chain Polymerization (e.g., synthetic rubber)

Drug Intermediates

Fine Chemicals Synthesis in nucleophilic substitution reactions to synthesize pharmaceutical intermediates for antiseptics, local anesthetics, and antispasmodic drugs

Herbicide & Fungicide Manufacturing

Alkylating intermediate for synthesizing n-butylated agrochemicals, contributing to compound stability and penetration

Plasticizers & Resin Modification

Intermediate for producing plasticisers (e.g., butyl phthalates) and Butylated Resins, modifying the polymer chain length and improving flexibility.

Solvent & Extractant

Industrial solvent due to its capacity to dissolve both polar and non-polar substances (e.g., waxes, fats, oils)

Chemical Manufacturing / Organic Synthesis

General-purpose intermediate and starting material for creating other industrial chemicals Precursors for organometallic compounds (e.g., organotin compounds) Ingredients for synthetic resins, specialty polymers, and coatings Components for certain dyes, flavorings, and fragrances

Veterinary Medicine

Active ingredient (historical) in some deworming medications for animals (an anthelmintic agent)

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UN 1127

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Packing Group II (Medium Danger)

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Ground and bond all transfer equipment

Detail 4

Fireproof. Separated from incompatible materials. Well closed

Detail 5

Keep in a well-ventilated room. Area without drain or sewer access

Detail 6

Store in an area designed for flammable liquids, away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizers

Butyl Chloride FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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