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(+/-)-2-Butanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11384569
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Description

(±)-2-Butanol is widely used as a solvent for domestic cleaning agents and paint removers. It is also utilized in perfumes and artificial flavors. It plays an important role in the extraction of fish meal to produce fish protein concentrate. It is involved in the production of fruit essences. It plays an essential role in the esterification of acetic acid. It is useful for the derivatization of chlorinated hydroxyfuranones. It is also used as a precursor for methyl ethyl ketone.

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-Butanol is widely used as a solvent for domestic cleaning agents and paint removers. It is also utilized in perfumes and artificial flavors. It plays an important role in the extraction of fish meal to produce fish protein concentrate. It is involved in the production of fruit essences. It plays an essential role in the esterification of acetic acid. It is useful for the derivatization of chlorinated hydroxyfuranones. It is also used as a precursor for methyl ethyl ketone.

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

Notes
Hygroscopic. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 78-92-2
Molecular Formula C4H10O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 74.12
MDL Number MFCD00004569
InChI Key BTANRVKWQNVYAZ-UHFFFAOYNA-N
Synonym 2-butanol, sec-butanol, sec-butyl alcohol, 2-hydroxybutane, 2-butyl alcohol, s-butyl alcohol, butylene hydrate, s-butanol, 1-methyl-1-propanol, 1-methylpropyl alcohol
PubChem CID 6568
ChEBI CHEBI:35687
IUPAC Name butan-2-ol
SMILES CCC(C)O

Specifications

Melting Point -115°C
Density 0.808
Boiling Point 98°C to 101°C
Quantity 100 mL
Flash Point 26°C
Odor Sweet
Refractive Index 1.397
UN Number UN1120
Beilstein 1718765
Merck Index 14,1541
Solubility Information Miscible with methanol and diethyl ether. Slightly miscible with water.
Formula Weight 74.12
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material (+/-)-2-Butanol
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