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Sigma-Aldrich

2-Methyl-1-butanol

≥99%

Synonym(s):
(±)-2-Methyl-1-butanol, Active amyl alcohol, sec-Butylcarbinol
Linear Formula:
C2H5CH(CH3)CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
88.15
EC Number:
MDL number:
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

3 (vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

3 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

725 °F

expl. lim.

10 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.410±0.002 (lit.)

bp

130 °C mmHg (lit.)

solubility

water: slightly soluble 3.6g/a00g at 30 °C
alcohol: miscible
diethyl ether: miscible

density

0.819 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
0.815 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCC(C)CO

InChI

1S/C5H12O/c1-3-5(2)4-6/h5-6H,3-4H2,1-2H3

InChI key

QPRQEDXDYOZYLA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

S-(-)-2-Methyl-1-butanol is a precursor for the synthesis of chiral liquid crystals. It is a potential new-biofuel.

Application

2-Methyl-1-butanol was used in a study on photodeoxygenation of 1,2-benzodiphenylene sulfoxide.

Packaging

5, 100, 250 mL
1, 2.5, 4 L

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

108.5 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

42.5 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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