(R)-(-)-3-Methyl-2-butanol, 98+%

Description

CAS: 1572-93-6 | C5H12O | 88.15 g/mol

(R)-(-)-3-Methyl-2-butanol, is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It is also used as a solvent and an intermediate in the manufacture of other chemicals.

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Applications
(R)-(-)-3-Methyl-2-butanol, is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It is also used as a solvent and an intermediate in the manufacture of other chemicals.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from oxidizing agents. Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1572-93-6
• Molecular Formula: C5H12O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 88.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00065949
• InChI Key: MXLMTQWGSQIYOW-RXMQYKEDSA-N
• Synonym: 2r-3-methylbutan-2-ol, r---3-methyl-2-butanol, 2-butanol, 3-methyl-, 2r, r-3-methyl-2-butanol, r-3-methylbutan-2-ol, 2r-3-methyl-2-butanol, r---isopropyl methyl carbinol, unii-2nk7o363q6 component, unii-93ff0f303r component
• PubChem CID: 638099
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-3-methylbutan-2-ol
• SMILES: CC(C)C(C)O

• Density: 0.81
• Boiling Point: 112°C
• Flash Point: 26°C (78°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.4075
• Quantity: 1 g
• UN Number: UN1105
• Beilstein: 3535088
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in water.
• Optical Rotation: −5° (Neat)
• Formula Weight: 88.15
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: (R)-(-)-3-Methyl-2-butanol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-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-P261-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P312-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: PENTANOLS
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only