3-Methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol, 98+%

Description

CAS: 56539-66-3 | C6H14O2 | 118.176 g/mol

3-Methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol is a solvent that compares favorably with its isomer ethylene glycol monobutyl ether. It is employed as raw material for the production of industrial detergents. It is also used as solvent for paints, inks, and fragrances.

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
3-Methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol is a solvent that compares favorably with its isomer ethylene glycol monobutyl ether. It is employed as raw material for the production of industrial detergents. It is also used as solvent for paints, inks, and fragrances.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 56539-66-3
• Molecular Formula: C6H14O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 118.176
• MDL Number: MFCD00044771
• InChI Key: MFKRHJVUCZRDTF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-3-methoxybutanol, 3-methoxy-3-methylbutanol, 1-butanol, 3-methoxy-3-methyl, methoxymethylbutanol, 3-methoxy-3-methyl-butan-1-ol, acmc-1bbqk, dsstox_cid_24389, dsstox_rid_80190, dsstox_gsid_44389
• PubChem CID: 62118
• IUPAC Name: 3-methoxy-3-methylbutan-1-ol
• SMILES: CC(C)(CCO)OC

• Density: 0.926
• Boiling Point: 173°C to 175°C
• Flash Point: 71°C (159°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.428
• Quantity: 100 mL
• Beilstein: 1732882
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 118.18
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 3-Methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H227 Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P264b-P280-P305+P351+P338-P370+P378q-P501c
EINECSNumber	260-252-4
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only