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tert-Butyl vinyl ether, 98%, stab. with ca 0.1% N,N-diethylaniline
Description
tert-Butyl vinyl ether is used in the synthesis of 3-tert-Butoxycyclobutanone by reacting with ketene using zinc(II) chloride as a catalyst. It acts as an intermediate for the functional vinyl monomer.
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tert-Butyl vinyl ether is used in the synthesis of 3-tert-Butoxycyclobutanone by reacting with ketene using zinc(II) chloride as a catalyst. It acts as an intermediate for the functional vinyl monomer.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, carbon disulfide, chloroform and diethyl ether. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 0.762 |
Boiling Point | 75°C to 76°C |
Flash Point | −17°C (1°F) |
Odor | Characteristic |
Linear Formula | (CH3)3COCH=CH2 |
Refractive Index | 1.399 |
Quantity | 5 g |
UN Number | UN3271 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with alcohol,carbon disulfide,chloroform and diethyl ether. Slightly miscible with water. |
Formula Weight | 100.16 |
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Safety and Handling


- tert-Butyl vinyl ether, 98%, stab. with ca 0.1% N,N-diethylaniline
- Danger
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : tert-Butyl vinyl ether, N,N-diethylaniline
RUO – Research Use Only
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