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2-Methyl-1-butene, 98%
Description
2-Methyl-1-butene is used as a solvent in organic synthesis. It is also used in the preparation of pinacolone, flavor enhancer, spice, crop protectants and tertiary amyl phenol. Further, it serves as a photosensitive material and concrete dispersant. In addition to this, it is used as a fuel and fuel additive.
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2-Methyl-1-butene is used as a solvent in organic synthesis. It is also used in the preparation of pinacolone, flavor enhancer, spice, crop protectants and tertiary amyl phenol. Further, it serves as a photosensitive material and concrete dispersant. In addition to this, it is used as a fuel and fuel additive.
Solubility
Soluble in ether, ethanol and benzene. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -137°C |
| Density | 0.651 |
| Boiling Point | 31°C to 32°C |
| Flash Point | −48°C (−54°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.374 |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| UN Number | UN2459 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in ether,ethanol and benzene. Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 70.13 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H224-H304 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H224-H304 Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. |
| Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P331-P370+P378q-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: 2-METHYL-1-BUTENE |
| EINECSNumber | 209-250-7 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Keep cold |
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