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

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.

Specifications

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

• 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

Safety and Handling

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