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2-Butanol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

sec-Butyl alcohol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH(OH)CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
74.12
Beilstein:
773649
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

2.6 (vs air)

vapor pressure

12.5 mmHg ( 20 °C)

expl. lim.

9.8 %

manufacturer/tradename

USP

refractive index

n20/D 1.397 (lit.)

bp

98 °C (lit.)

mp

−115 °C (lit.)

density

0.808 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

CCC(C)O

InChI

1S/C4H10O/c1-3-4(2)5/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

BTANRVKWQNVYAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

2-Butanol USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Butyl Alcohol
  • Isobutyl Alcohol
  • Pectin

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system, Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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