CH32CHCH2I
CH32CHCH2I, also known as 1-iodo-2-methylpropane, is a haloalkane with the molecular formula C5H11I. It is a colorless liquid at room temperature, with a boiling point of approximately 140°C and a melting point of -60°C. The compound is characterized by a central carbon atom bonded to two methyl groups (CH3), one ethyl group (CH2CH3), and one iodine atom (I).
CH32CHCH2I is primarily used as a synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. Its iodine atom makes it a
The synthesis of CH32CHCH2I typically involves the iodination of 2-methylpropane using iodine (I2) in the presence
CH32CHCH2I is also used in the preparation of various pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its reactivity and the