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

Description

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.

Specifications

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

• 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

Safety and Handling

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only