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(R)-(−)-4-Methyl-2-pentanol

97%, optical purity99% (ee) (GLC)

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2CH(OH)CH3
CAS Number:
16404-54-9
Molecular Weight:
102.17
MDL number:
MFCD03093077
UNSPSC Code:
12352001
PubChem Substance ID:
24879718

assay

97%

optical activity

[α]22/D −18.5°, c = 1% in chloroform

optical purity

99% (ee) (GLC)

refractive index

n20/D 1.4630 (lit.)

bp

132 °C (lit.)

density

0.802 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(C)C[C@@H](C)O

InChI

1S/C6H14O/c1-5(2)4-6(3)7/h5-7H,4H2,1-3H3/t6-/m1/s1

InChI key

WVYWICLMDOOCFB-ZCFIWIBFSA-N

pictograms

FlameExclamation mark
GHS02,GHS07

signalword

Warning

pcodes

P261

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Flam. Liq. 3 - STOT SE 3

supp_hazards

EUH066

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

105.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

41 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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