PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | −105.5 °C; −157.8 °F; 167.7 K |
| Boiling point: | 105–106 °C; 221–223 °F; 378–379 K |
| Density | 1.199 g mL−1 |
| refractive index | n 20/D 1.436 (lit.) |
| Flash point: | 6.7 °C; 44.0 °F; 279.8 K |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| form | liquid |
| color | colorless |
| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow Liquid |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, ether, aetone and benzene. Insoluble in water. |
| BRN | 1730989 |
| Stability: | Stable. Highly flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C5H11Br/c1-5(2,3)4-6/h4H2,1-3H3 |
| InChIKey | CQWYAXCOVZKLHY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C(Br)C(C)(C)C |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 630-17-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Propane, 1-bromo-2,2-dimethyl- (630-17-1) |
Description and Uses
Neopentyl bromide is used in synthesis of S-alkylated cysteine derivatives with branched alkyl chains. It can be used in agrochemical, pharmaceutical and dyestuff field .
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |   GHS02,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H225-H315-H319-H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P210-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338 |
| target organs | Respiratory system |
| PPE | Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter |
| Hazard Codes | F,Xi |
| Risk Statements | 11-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26 |
| RIDADR | UN 1993 3/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| TSCA | TSCA listed |
| HazardClass | 3 |
| PackingGroup | II |
| HS Code | 29033919 |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| Hazard Classifications | Eye Irrit. 2 Flam. Liq. 2 Skin Irrit. 2 STOT SE 3 |
| Limited Quantities | 5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid) |
| Excepted Quantities | Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L) |
