Evonik tert-Butyl Chloride

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Alkyl Chlorides

Chemical Name

2-Chloro-2-methylpropane

Technologies

Base Chemicals & Intermediates

Product Families

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates

Alkylating & Acylating Agents

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

High Purity

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Properties

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Point (Solidification Point)	-28.0	°C	ASTM-D-1015
Melting Point (Solidification Point)	-28	°C	ASTM-D-1015
Boiling Point (at 1013 hPa)	51.0	°C	ASTM-D-1078
Boiling Point (at 1013 hPa)	51	°C	ASTM-D-1078
Boiling Point (at 533 hPa)	33.0	°C	ASTM-D-1078
Boiling Point (at 533 hPa)	33	°C	ASTM-D-1078
Boiling Point (at 53 hPa)	-19.0	°C	ASTM-D-1078
Boiling Point (at 53 hPa)	-19	°C	ASTM-D-1078
Specific Heat (at 20°C)	1.72	J/(g-K)	DIN 51 007
Density (at 20°C)	0.843	g/ml	ASTM-D-941
Refractive Index (at 20°C, nD)	1.386	—	ASTM-D-1218
Viscosity (at 20°C)	0.5	mPas	ASTM-D-2270
Flash Point	-27.0	°C	DIN EN 22 719
Flash Point	-27	°C	DIN EN 22 719
Ignition Temperature	540.0	°C	ASTM-E-659
Ignition Temperature	540	°C	ASTM-E-659
Molar Mass	92.6	g/mol	—

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Purity	min. 98.5	%	Gas Chromatography
Color	max. 15	—	Photometry, APHA
Acid Value	max. 0.2	mg KOH/g	Titrimetry
Water	max. 0.05	%	Titrimetry

Regulatory & Compliance

Grade

High Purity Grade

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bulk,

Drums

Packaging Information

tert-Butyl Chloride is available in bulk or in drums of 150 kg.

Packaging Information

tert-Butyl Chloride is available in bulk or in drums of 150 kg.

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

It is recommended to store the product in unopened original packaging under ambient and dry conditions.

Storage Conditions

It is recommended to store the product in unopened original packaging under ambient and dry conditions.