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2-Methyl-2-pentanol, 99%
Description
It is used to study its antagonist activity. It reacts with a second target site to alter the spatial relation between the hydrophobic agonist binding site and the allosteric site. It may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides.
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It is used to study its antagonist activity. It reacts with a second target site to alter the spatial relation between the hydrophobic agonist binding site and the allosteric site. It may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides.
Solubility
Soluble in water at 20°C 32g/L. Soluble in alcohol.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -103°C |
Density | 0.81 |
Boiling Point | 120°C to 122°C |
Flash Point | 30°C (86°F) |
Odor | Alcohol-like |
Refractive Index | 1.41 |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN2560 |
Beilstein | 1718951 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water at 20°C 32g/L. Soluble in alcohol. |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H226-H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H226-H319-H335 Flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation. 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: 2-METHYLPENTAN-2-OL |
EINECSNumber | 209-681-0 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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