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tert-Butyl alcohol, anhydrous, 99.5%, packaged under Argon in resealable ChemSeal™ bottles, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
tert-Butyl alcohol is used as a solvent and an ethanol denaturant. It is an active ingredient in paint remover. It acts as an intermediate in the production of methyl tertiary butyl ether and ethyl tertiary butyl ether by reaction with methanol and ethanol. It is also used in the preparation of tert-butyl chloride, tert-butyl hydroperoxide, isobutylene and methyl methacrylate. It serves as a fuel additive as well as a gasoline octane booster.
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.
- Packaged under argon
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 25°C |
Color | Colorless |
Density | 0.786 g/mL |
Boiling Point | 83°C |
Flash Point | 11°C (52°F) |
Assay Percent Range | 99.8% |
Packaging | ChemSeal™ bottles |
Linear Formula | (CH3)3COH |
Refractive Index | 1.387 |
Quantity | 250 mL |
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Safety and Handling
- tert-Butyl alcohol
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- 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.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : tert-Butyl alcohol
RUO – Research Use Only