Tert-Amyl chloride

tert-Amyl chloride (2-methyl-2-butyl chloride) is an alkyl chloride used for flavoring and odorizing.^[2] At room temperature, it is a colorless liquid with an unpleasant odor. It is an isomer of 1-chloropentane (n-amyl chloride).

tert-Amyl chloride^[1]

Names
Preferred IUPAC name 2-Chloro-2-methylbutane
Other names 1,1-Dimethylpropyl chloride; 2-Methyl-2-chlorobutane; tert-Pentyl chloride; t-Pentyl chloride; 2-methyl-2-butyl chloride
Identifiers
CAS Number	594-36-5 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	55090 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.008.944
PubChem CID	61143
UNII	QO6BZZ3FGR Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID0060484
InChI InChI=1S/C5H11Cl/c1-4-5(2,3)6/h4H2,1-3H3 Y Key: CRNIHJHMEQZAAS-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C5H11Cl/c1-4-5(2,3)6/h4H2,1-3H3 Key: CRNIHJHMEQZAAS-UHFFFAOYAL
SMILES CCC(C)(Cl)C
Properties
Chemical formula	C5H11Cl
Molar mass	106.59 g·mol−1
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Odor	unpleasant
Density	0.866 g/mL
Melting point	−73 °C (−99 °F; 200 K)
Boiling point	85 to 86 °C (185 to 187 °F; 358 to 359 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Y verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

Synthesis

tert-Amyl chloride can be synthesized from tert-amyl alcohol via an S_N1 reaction with concentrated hydrochloric acid.^[3]

See also

• 1-Chloropentane