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2-Methyl-2-butanol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AAA183040F
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Quantity:
10,000 mL
2500 mL
500 mL
75-85-4
C5H12O
88.15
MFCD00004478
MSXVEPNJUHWQHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
2-methyl-2-butanol, tert-amyl alcohol, amylene hydrate, tert-pentyl alcohol, tert-pentanol, t-amyl alcohol, 2-butanol, 2-methyl, dimethylethylcarbinol, ethyldimethylcarbinol, tert-isoamyl alcohol
6405
2-methylbutan-2-ol
CCC(C)(C)O
75-85-4
C5H12O
88.15
MFCD00004478
MSXVEPNJUHWQHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
2-methyl-2-butanol, tert-amyl alcohol, amylene hydrate, tert-pentyl alcohol, tert-pentanol, t-amyl alcohol, 2-butanol, 2-methyl, dimethylethylcarbinol, ethyldimethylcarbinol, tert-isoamyl alcohol
6405
2-methylbutan-2-ol
CCC(C)(C)O

Description

2-Methyl-2-butanol is used as a solvent in flavors, pharmaceuticals, corrosion inhibitors, resins, gums, coating materials and in organic synthesis. It acts as a frothing agent (ore flotation), surfactant (petroleum recovery) and stabilizing agent. Further, it is used in processing aids.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-Methyl-2-butanol is used as a solvent in flavors, pharmaceuticals, corrosion inhibitors, resins, gums, coating materials and in organic synthesis. It acts as a frothing agent (ore flotation), surfactant (petroleum recovery) and stabilizing agent. Further, it is used in processing aids.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ether, benzene, chloroform, glycerol, oils and acetone.

Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point -12°C
Density 0.805 g/mL
Boiling Point 101°C to 103°C
Flash Point 20°C (68°F)
Assay Percent Range 0.98
Refractive Index 1.405
Quantity 2500 mL
UN Number UN1105
Beilstein 1361351
Merck Index 14,7140
Solubility Information Miscible with alcohol,ether,benzene,chloroform,glycerol,oils and acetone.
Formula Weight 88.15
Percent Purity 98%
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material 2-Methyl-2-butanol
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H225-H312+H332-H315-H318-H335-H336
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H225-H332-H315-H335
Precautionary Statement P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: PENTANOLS
EINECSNumber 200-908-9
RTECSNumber SC0175000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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