(+/-)-3-Methyl-2-butanol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

3-Methyl-2-butanol has been used as a reference for microbially produced, volatile organic compounds (MVOC) in GC-MS analyses. It acts as a plant metabolite and polar solvent.

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
3-Methyl-2-butanol has been used as a reference for microbially produced, volatile organic compounds (MVOC) in GC-MS analyses. It acts as a plant metabolite and polar solvent.

Solubility
Miscible in Ether, Alcohols. Slightly soluble in water. (2.8g/100mL, 30°C)

Notes
Incompatible materials are Strong oxidizing agents, Reducing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 598-75-4
• Molecular Formula: C5H12O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 88.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00004527
• InChI Key: MXLMTQWGSQIYOW-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: 3-methyl-2-butanol, sec-isoamyl alcohol, 2-butanol, 3-methyl, 2-methyl-3-butanol, isopropylmethylcarbinol, methylisopropylcarbinol, 1,2-dimethylpropanol, 1,2-dimethyl-1-propanol, dl-3-methyl-2-butanol, 3-methyl-butan-2-ol
• PubChem CID: 11732
• ChEBI: CHEBI:77517
• IUPAC Name: 3-methylbutan-2-ol
• SMILES: CC(C)C(C)O

• Density: 0.818
• Boiling Point: 112°C
• Flash Point: 26°C (78°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.409
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1105
• Beilstein: 1718800
• Merck Index: 14,6031
• Solubility Information: Miscible in Ether,Alcohols. Slightly soluble in water. (2.8g/100mL,30°C)
• Formula Weight: 88.15
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: (+/-)-3-Methyl-2-butanol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H332
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H332-H335 Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P312-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: PENTANOLS
EINECSNumber	209-950-2
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only