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Neopentyl alcohol, 99%
Description
It is used in the Mitsunobu reaction of methyl salicylate coupling of sterically hindered substrates.
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It is used in the Mitsunobu reaction of methyl salicylate coupling of sterically hindered substrates.
Solubility
Soluble in water at (20°C 40 g/L), alcohol, and ether. Solubility in methanol is almost transparent.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 52°C to 56°C |
| Density | 0.818 |
| Boiling Point | 111°C to 114°C |
| Flash Point | 36°C (96°F) |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| UN Number | UN1325 |
| Beilstein | 1730984 |
| Merck Index | 14,6457 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water at (20°C 40g/L),alcohol,and ether. Solubility in methanol is almost transparent. |
| Formula Weight | 88.15 |
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Safety and Handling
- Neopentyl alcohol
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Flammable solid Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H228-Flammable solid.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P370+P378-In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Neopentyl alcohol
RUO – Research Use Only
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