Chemical Properties
Colorless liquid. Soluble in alcohol, acetone, ether, and benzene; insoluble in water.
Combustible.
Uses
Organic synthesis of flavors, perfumes,
medicines, dyes, resins.
Uses
2-Ethyl-1-butene is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceuticals.
Safety Profile
A human eye irritant. A
very dangerous fire hazard when exposed to
heat, flames, or oxidizers. To fight fire, use
dry chemical, CO2, foam, spray. When
heated to decomposition it emits acrid
smoke and irritating fumes.
Purification Methods
Wash it with 10N aqueous NaOH, then water. Dry the organic layer with CaCl2, filter and fractionally distil it. [Beilstein 1 IV 850.]