Compound Q&A
What is sec-Butyl(chloro)magnesium (CAS: 15366-08-2)?
Answer
Sec-Butyl(chloro)magnesium is an organomagnesium compound with the formula [CH3(CH2)3]MgCl. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a strong pungent odor. This compound is used in organic synthesis, particularly in the Grignard reaction, due to its reactivity with a variety of electrophiles.
About
CAS No
15366-08-2
English Name
sec-Butyl(chloro)magnesium
Molecular Formula
C4H9ClMg
Molecular Weight
116.87 g/mol
SMILES
CC[CH-]C.[Mg+2].[Cl-]
InChIKey
MJHZUYZQMNONPK-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-10-12 15:22
