1-Bromo-2-methylpropane is used as a synthetic reagent for the preparation of 1-ethyl-1,3-isobutylimidazolium bromide by reaction with 1-ethylimidazole.
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Applications
1-Bromo-2-methylpropane is used as a synthetic reagent for the preparation of 1-ethyl-1,3-isobutylimidazolium bromide by reaction with 1-ethylimidazole.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water. Miscible with alcohol, ether.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
RUO – Research Use Only
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