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

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 75-85-4
• Molecular Formula: C5H12O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 88.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00004478
• InChI Key: MSXVEPNJUHWQHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 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
• PubChem CID: 6405
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylbutan-2-ol
• SMILES: CCC(C)(C)O

• 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: 500 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

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