2-butan-2-yloxybutane, CAS No. 6863-58-7

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6863-58-7

Catalog No. EBD79850

CAS 6863-58-7

Name 2-butan-2-yloxybutane

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Basic Information

Synonyms: sec-Butylether(stabilizedwithHQ) Butane,2,2'-oxybis- 0-01-00-00372(BeilsteinHandbookReference) 2,2'-Oxybisbutane BRN1733014 Bis(2-butyl)ether Di-sec-butylether sec-Butylether 2-sec-butoxybutane 2-butan-2-yloxybutane

Molecular Formula: C8H18O

Molecular Weight: 130.23

MDL Number: MFCD00039921

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Basic Synthetic Reagents > Other Basic Synthetic Reagents

Product Description:

Sec-Butyl ether, also known as di-sec-butyl ether, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C8H18O. It is a symmetrical ether derived from two sec-butyl groups. It is a colorless liquid with a characteristic ether-like odor and is less volatile and more stable than some lower alkyl ethers like diethyl ether. Its primary applications are in the field of organic synthesis and as a specialty solvent. It serves as a versatile aprotic solvent for various chemical reactions, including Grignard reactions and organometallic chemistry, due to its ability to dissolve many organic compounds while being relatively inert. It is also used as an extraction solvent and as a component in some fuel additives. As an ether, it is a fundamental organic synthesis building block. Sec-Butyl ether is flammable and can form explosive peroxides upon prolonged exposure to air and light, requiring careful handling and storage under inert atmosphere or with stabilizers. Its use is more specialized compared to common ethers like diethyl ether or tetrahydrofuran.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 121 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 25 °C

Density: 0.759 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.394(lit.)

Safety Information

Packing Level: III

Hazard Category: 3

Transport Codes: 1149