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(+/-)-4-Methyl-2-pentanol, 99%

Catalog No. AAA13435AP
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Quantity:
500 mL
2500 mL

CAS: 108-11-2 | C6H14O | 102.177 g/mol

(±)-4-Methyl-2-pentanol is employed as a solvent in organic synthesis, dyes and stains, natural resins and waxes. It is an additive to surface coatings. It finds applications in the manufacture of lube oil additives, zinc dialkyldithiophosphate, brake fluids. It is the precursor to some plasticizers and frother in mineral flotation. It acts as a corrosion inhibitor and also utilized in the characterization of volatile fraction of mono varietal wines and tar sand mining processes.

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Applications
(^+)-4-Methyl-2-pentanol is employed as a solvent in organic synthesis, dyes and stains, natural resins and waxes. It is an additive to surface coatings. It finds applications in the manufacture of lube oil additives, zinc dialkyldithiophosphate, brake fluids. It is the precursor to some plasticizers and frother in mineral flotation. It acts as a corrosion inhibitor and also utilized in the characterization of volatile fraction of mono varietal wines and tar sand mining processes.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol and diethyl ether. Slightly miscible with water.

Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, acids and acid chlorides.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 108-11-2
Molecular Formula C6H14O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 102.177
MDL Number MFCD00004550
InChI Key WVYWICLMDOOCFB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 4-methyl-2-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 4-methyl, isobutylmethylcarbinol, 2-methyl-4-pentanol, methyl amyl alcohol, methyl isobutyl carbinol, mibc, 1,3-dimethylbutanol, 4-methylpentanol-2, isobutylmethylmethanol
PubChem CID 7910
IUPAC Name 4-methylpentan-2-ol
SMILES CC(C)CC(C)O

Specifications

Melting Point -90°C
Density 0.806
Boiling Point 131°C to 133°C
Flash Point 41°C (105°F)
Odor Slightly Sweetish
Refractive Index 1.411
Quantity 500 mL
UN Number UN2053
Beilstein 1098268
Solubility Information Miscible with ethanol and diethyl ether. Slightly miscible with water.
Formula Weight 102.18
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material (+/-)-4-Methyl-2-pentanol
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Hazard Category H226-H335
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H226-H335
Flammable liquid and vapour.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P312-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: METHYL ISOBUTYL CARBINOL
EINECSNumber 203-551-7
RTECSNumber SA7350000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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