1,2-Dichloro-2-methylpropane
[CAS# 594-37-6]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Hydrocarbon halide
• Name: 1,2-Dichloro-2-methylpropane
• Synonyms: 1,2-Dichloroisobutane; 2-Methyl-1,2-dichloropropane; NSC 166449
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₈Cl₂
• Molecular Weight: 127.01
• CAS Registry Number: 594-37-6
• EC Number: 209-837-8

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.48 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.082±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 141-147 °C^**
• Refractive index: 1.4378 (589.3 nm 20 °C)^***
• Flash point: 15.6±0.0 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Henne, Albert L.

^*** Schmerling, Louis

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335