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2-Methylbutyric acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific™
Description
This Thermo Scientific 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.
Applications2-Methylbutyric acid, can be used as food additive for butter, cream, cheese flavor deployment. It is an important raw material and intermediate used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals and Dyestuff. It is also used in the synthesis of 2-methylbutyric anhydride.
Solubility
It is soluble in water, but highly soluble in most common organic solvents such as Chloroform, Methanol.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from Bases, Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents.
Specifications
| Density | 0.937 |
| Boiling Point | 175°C to 176°C |
| Flash Point | 73°C (163°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | 98% |
| UN Number | UN3265 |
| Beilstein | 1720486 |
| Refractive Index | 1.4055 |
| Quantity | 25mL |
| Solubility Information | It is soluble in water,but highly soluble in most common organic solvents such as Chloroform,Methanol. |
| Formula Weight | 102.14 |
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Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H301-H311-H314-H318-H227
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Combustible liquid.
P210-P260-P264b-P270-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
H227-H302+H312-H314
DOTInformation : Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber : 204-145-2
RTECSNumber : EK7897000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only