3-Methyl-1-butanol, mixture of isomers, 99%

Description

CAS: 123-51-3 | C5H12O | 88.15 g/mol

3-Methyl-1-butanol is used as an active ingredient in banana oil production and Kovac's reagent. It acts as an antifoaming agent. It serves as an intermediate for the manufacture of corrosion inhibitors, flotation aids, fuel and lubricating oil additives, polyvinyl chloride stabilizers, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, plasticizers, rubber auxiliaries and paint solvents.

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Applications
3-Methyl-1-butanol is used as an active ingredient in banana oil production and Kovac′s reagent. It acts as an antifoaming agent. It serves as an intermediate for the manufacture of corrosion inhibitors, flotation aids, fuel and lubricating oil additives, polyvinyl chloride stabilizers, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, plasticizers, rubber auxiliaries and paint solvents.

Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol, ether, benzene, chloroform, petroleum ether, glacial acetic acid, acetone and oils.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, acid chlorides and acid anhydrides.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 123-51-3
• Molecular Formula: C5H12O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 88.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00002934
• InChI Key: PHTQWCKDNZKARW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 3-methyl-1-butanol, isoamyl alcohol, isopentyl alcohol, isopentanol, 3-methylbutanol, 1-butanol, 3-methyl, isoamylol, isobutylcarbinol, iso-amylalkohol, isobutyl carbinol
• PubChem CID: 31260
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15837
• IUPAC Name: 3-methylbutan-1-ol
• SMILES: CC(C)CCO

• Melting Point: -117°C
• Density: 0.809
• Boiling Point: 130°C to 132°C
• Flash Point: 45°C (113°F)
• Odor: Unpleasant
• Refractive Index: 1.406
• Quantity: 500 mL
• UN Number: UN1105
• Beilstein: 1718835
• Merck Index: 14,5195
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,alcohol,ether,benzene,chloroform,petroleum ether,glacial acetic acid,acetone and oils.
• Formula Weight: 88.15
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 3-Methyl-1-butanol, mixture of isomers

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H315-H319-H332-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H332-H335 Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: PENTANOLS
EINECSNumber	204-633-5
RTECSNumber	EL5425000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only