CAS 600-24-8

2-Nitrobutane

Description:

2-Nitrobutane is an organic compound with the molecular formula C4H9NO2 and a CAS number of 600-24-8. It is classified as a nitroalkane, characterized by the presence of a nitro group (-NO2) attached to the second carbon of a butane chain. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a slightly sweet odor. 2-Nitrobutane is known for its moderate polarity, which influences its solubility in various organic solvents while being less soluble in water. It has a relatively low boiling point compared to other nitroalkanes, making it volatile. The compound is used in organic synthesis and as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals. Additionally, 2-nitrobutane can participate in various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and reductions, making it a valuable building block in synthetic organic chemistry. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this compound, as nitro compounds can be hazardous and may pose environmental risks.

Formula: C₄H₉NO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C4H9NO2/c1-3-4(2)5(6)7/h4H,3H2,1-2H3

InChI key: InChIKey=SUGZATOHBPXTDV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(N(=O)=O)(CC)C

Synonyms:

• (2R)-2-nitrobutane
• Ai3-50967
• Brn 1720964
• Butane, 2-nitro-
• Ccris 3090
• Nsc 17664
• 2-Nitrobutane
• 4-01-00-00278 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)

2-Nitrobutane

CAS: 600-24-8

Versatile small molecule scaffold

Formula: C₄H₉NO₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 103.12 g/mol

Ref: 3D-AAA60024