Butyl iodide (1-iodobutane) is an
organic compound
Some chemical authorities define an organic compound as a chemical compound that contains a carbon–hydrogen or carbon–carbon bond; others consider an organic compound to be any chemical compound that contains carbon. For example, carbon-co ...
which is an
iodo derivative of
butane
Butane () is an alkane with the formula C4H10. Butane exists as two isomers, ''n''-butane with connectivity and iso-butane with the formula . Both isomers are highly flammable, colorless, easily liquefied gases that quickly vaporize at ro ...
. It is used as an
alkylating agent Alkylation is a chemical reaction that entails transfer of an alkyl group. The alkyl group may be transferred as an alkyl carbocation, a free radical, a carbanion, or a carbene (or their equivalents). Alkylating agents are reagents for effecting ...
.
Isomer
The compound isobutyl iodide AKA 1-iodo-2-methylpropane is isomeric to butyl iodide.
See also
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1-Bromobutane
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1-Chlorobutane
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1-Fluorobutane
References
Alkylating agents
Iodoalkanes
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