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2-Butanol

analytical 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
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

vapor density

2.6 (vs air)

vapor pressure

12.5 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99.8% (GC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

expl. lim.

9.8 %

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.397 (lit.)
n20/D 1.397

bp

98 °C (lit.)

mp

−115 °C (lit.)

density

0.808 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
environmental
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

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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Application

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Pictograms

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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)

80.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

27 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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