Amyl Chlorides, Mixed

Name:
Amyl Chlorides, Mixed
Detailed information:

Properties:

Straw- to purple-colored liquid. D 0.88 (20C), 95% distills between 85 and 109C, wt/gal 7.33 lb, refr index (20C) 1.406. Insoluble in water; water azeotrope at 77–82C approximately 90% C5H11Cl, miscible with alcohol and ether. Flash p 38F (3.3C) (OC). Components: 1-chloropentane, bp 107.8C; 2-chloropentane, bp 96.7C; 3-chloropentane, bp 97.3C; 1-chloro-2-methylbutane, bp 99.9C; 1-chloro-3-methylbutane, bp 98.8C; 3-chloro-2-methylbutane, bp 93.0C; 2-chloro-2-methylbutane, bp 86.0C.

Derivation:

Vapor phase chlorination of mixed normal pentane and isopentane.

Hazard:

Flammable, dangerous fire risk. Explosive limits in air 1.4–8.6%. May be narcotic in high concentrations.

Use:

Synthesis of other amyl compounds, solvent, rotogravure ink vehicles, soil fumigation.