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2-Methyl-2-butanol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Description

2-Methyl-2-butanol is used as a solvent in flavors, pharmaceuticals, corrosion inhibitors, resins, gums, coating materials and in organic synthesis. It acts as a frothing agent (ore flotation), surfactant (petroleum recovery) and stabilizing agent. Further, it is used in processing aids.

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
2-Methyl-2-butanol is used as a solvent in flavors, pharmaceuticals, corrosion inhibitors, resins, gums, coating materials and in organic synthesis. It acts as a frothing agent (ore flotation), surfactant (petroleum recovery) and stabilizing agent. Further, it is used in processing aids.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ether, benzene, chloroform, glycerol, oils and acetone.

Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 75-85-4
Molecular Formula C5H12O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 88.15
MDL Number MFCD00004478
InChI Key MSXVEPNJUHWQHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 2-methyl-2-butanol, tert-amyl alcohol, amylene hydrate, tert-pentyl alcohol, tert-pentanol, t-amyl alcohol, 2-butanol, 2-methyl, dimethylethylcarbinol, ethyldimethylcarbinol, tert-isoamyl alcohol
PubChem CID 6405
IUPAC Name 2-methylbutan-2-ol
SMILES CCC(C)(C)O

Specifications

Melting Point -12°C
Density 0.805 g/mL
Boiling Point 101°C to 103°C
Flash Point 20°C (68°F)
Assay Percent Range 0.98
Refractive Index 1.405
Quantity 500 mL
UN Number UN1105
Beilstein 1361351
Merck Index 14,7140
Solubility Information Miscible with alcohol,ether,benzene,chloroform,glycerol,oils and acetone.
Formula Weight 88.15
Percent Purity 98%
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material 2-Methyl-2-butanol
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 2-Methyl-2-butanol
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Flammable liquid Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • H332-Harmful if inhaled.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
  • P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Methyl-2-butanol

RUO – Research Use Only

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