1-Chloro-2-methylpropane is used to prepare an organometllic compound, isobutyllithium by reacting with lithium using petroleum ether as a solvent.
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Applications1-Chloro-2-methylpropane is used to prepare an organometllic compound, isobutyllithium by reacting with lithium using petroleum ether as a solvent.
SolubilityMiscible with water, alcohol and diethyl ether.
NotesIncompatible with strong oxidizing agents.