2,2,3,3-Tetramethylbutane
[CAS# 594-82-1]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbon
• Name: 2,2,3,3-Tetramethylbutane
• Synonyms: Hexamethylethane; NSC 62039; Tetramethylbutane
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₈
• Molecular Weight: 114.23
• CAS Registry Number: 594-82-1
• EC Number: 209-855-6

Properties

• Solubility: Insoluble (3.9E^-3 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 0.823 g/cm³ (23 °C)^**
• Melting point: 143 °C^***
• Boiling point: 106.5 °C^****
• Refractive index: 1.4695 (589.3 nm 20 °C)^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2017 ACD/Labs)

^** Calingaert, George

^*** Henry, Louis

^**** Mu, Lai-long

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS02;GHS08;GHS07;GHS09 Danger
• Risk Statements: H225-H304-H336-H315-H400-H410

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H336
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Aspiration hazard	Asp. Tox.	1	H304
Flammable solids	Flam. Sol.	1	H228
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225