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(+/-)-2-Methyl-1-butanol, 98%

Catalog No. AAB21825AE
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CAS: 137-32-6 | C5H12O | 88.15 g/mol

2-Methyl-1-butanol is a volatile metabolite produced by a number of different plant species. Used as a solvent in organic synthesis (introduction of active amyl group), in lubricants, plasticizers, additives for oils & paints. It is also employed as a perfuming agent.

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Applications
2-Methyl-1-butanol is a volatile metabolite produced by a number of different plant species. Used as a solvent in organic synthesis (introduction of active amyl group), in lubricants, plasticizers, additives for oils & paints. It is also employed as a perfuming agent.

Solubility
Soluble in water. [183 g/L (0 C)] and alcohol.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 137-32-6
Molecular Formula C5H12O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 88.15
MDL Number MFCD00004743
InChI Key QPRQEDXDYOZYLA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 2-methyl-1-butanol, active amyl alcohol, 1-butanol, 2-methyl, 2-methylbutanol, sec-butylcarbinol, dl-2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-methyl-n-butanol, 2-methylbutyl alcohol, 2-methyl butanol-1, primary active amyl alcohol
PubChem CID 8723
ChEBI CHEBI:48945
IUPAC Name 2-methylbutan-1-ol
SMILES CCC(C)CO

Specifications

Melting Point <-70°C
Density 0.815
Boiling Point 129°C to 131°C
Flash Point 43°C (109°F)
Refractive Index 1.411
Quantity 100 mL
UN Number UN1105
Beilstein 1718810
Merck Index 14,6030
Solubility Information Soluble in water. [183g/L (0 C)] and alcohol.
Formula Weight 88.15
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material (+/-)-2-Methyl-1-butanol
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Hazard Category H226-H315-H319-H332-H335
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H226-H332-H335
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Harmful if inhaled.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: PENTANOLS
EINECSNumber 205-289-9
RTECSNumber EL5250000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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