2-Methyl-1-butene, 98%

Description

CAS: 563-46-2 | C5H10 | 70.14 g/mol

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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Applications
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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 563-46-2
• Molecular Formula: C5H10
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 70.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00009333
• InChI Key: MHNNAWXXUZQSNM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-methyl-1-butene, 2-methylbutene, 1-butene, 2-methyl, 1-isoamylene, 2-methylbutene-1, butene, 2-methyl, gamma-isoamylene, .gamma.-isoamylene, unii-33c9y0i55h, c2h5c ch3 =ch2
• PubChem CID: 11240
• ChEBI: CHEBI:77915
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylbut-1-ene
• SMILES: CCC(C)=C

• 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%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Methyl-1-butene

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only