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(+/-)-4-Methyl-2-pentanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A13435.0F
2500 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

(+/-)-4-Methyl-2-pentanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A13435.0F
2500 mL, Each
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Catalog number: A13435.0F
also known as A13435-0F
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
108-11-2
IUPAC Name
4-methylpentan-2-ol
Molecular Formula
C6H14O
InChI Key
WVYWICLMDOOCFB-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILES
CC(C)CC(C)O
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Form
Liquid
Refractive Index
1.4100-1.4130 @ 20?C
Assay (GC)
≥98.5%

Description

(±)-4-Methyl-2-pentanol is employed as a solvent in organic synthesis, dyes and stains, natural resins and waxes. It is an additive to surface coatings. It finds applications in the manufacture of lube oil additives, zinc dialkyldithiophosphate, brake fluids. It is the precursor to some plasticizers and frother in mineral flotation. It acts as a corrosion inhibitor and also utilized in the characterization of volatile fraction of mono varietal wines and tar sand mining processes.

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
(^+)-4-Methyl-2-pentanol is employed as a solvent in organic synthesis, dyes and stains, natural resins and waxes. It is an additive to surface coatings. It finds applications in the manufacture of lube oil additives, zinc dialkyldithiophosphate, brake fluids. It is the precursor to some plasticizers and frother in mineral flotation. It acts as a corrosion inhibitor and also utilized in the characterization of volatile fraction of mono varietal wines and tar sand mining processes.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol and diethyl ether. Slightly miscible with water.

Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, acids and acid chlorides.
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