2chloro2methylpropane
2-chloro-2-methylpropane, also known as tert-butyl chloride or tert-chlorobutane, is a tertiary alkyl halide with the chemical formula C4H9Cl. It is a colorless liquid at room temperature with a characteristic camphor-like odor. Its structure features a central carbon atom bonded to three methyl groups and one chlorine atom. This arrangement makes it a sterically hindered molecule.
Tert-butyl chloride is soluble in many organic solvents but has limited solubility in water. It is a
The primary use of 2-chloro-2-methylpropane is as a reagent in organic synthesis. Its tertiary structure makes