What is 1-chlorobutane?

1-Chlorobutane

1-Chlorobutane, also known as n-butyl chloride, is an organic chemical compound. It's a colorless, flammable liquid at room temperature.

• Chemical Formula: C₄H₉Cl
• Molar Mass: 92.57 g/mol
• Boiling Point: 78 °C (172 °F; 351 K)
• Density: 0.886 g/cm³
• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; miscible with alcohol and ether.

Uses:

• It's a common alkylating agent.
• Used as a solvent.
• It serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of other organic compounds.

Safety:

• Flammable liquid.
• Irritant.
• Harmful if swallowed.

Reactions:

• Undergoes SN2 reactions with nucleophiles.
• Can be used in Grignard reactions to form butylmagnesium chloride.