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2-Methyl-2-butanol, 98%
2-Methyl-2-butanol, 98%
2-Methyl-2-butanol, 98%
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2-Methyl-2-butanol, 98%

CAS: 75-85-4 | C5H12O | 88.15 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS75-85-4
IUPAC Name2-methylbutan-2-ol
Molecular FormulaC5H12O
InChI KeyMSXVEPNJUHWQHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCC(C)(C)O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
FormLiquid
Refractive Index1.4025-1.4075 @ 20?C
Appearance (Color)Clear, colorless
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
2-Methyl-2-butanol is used as a solvent in flavors, pharmaceuticals, corrosion inhibitors, resins, gums, coating materials and in organic synthesis. It acts as a frothing agent (ore flotation), surfactant (petroleum recovery) and stabilizing agent. Further, it is used in processing aids.

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
2-Methyl-2-butanol is used as a solvent in flavors, pharmaceuticals, corrosion inhibitors, resins, gums, coating materials and in organic synthesis. It acts as a frothing agent (ore flotation), surfactant (petroleum recovery) and stabilizing agent. Further, it is used in processing aids.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, ether, benzene, chloroform, glycerol, oils and acetone.

Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Nikoshvili, L.; Shimanskaya, E.; Bykov, A.; Yuranov, I.; Kiwi-Minsker, L.; Sulman, E. Selective hydrogenation of 2-methyl-3-butyn-2-ol over Pd-nanoparticles stabilized in hypercrosslinked polystyrene: Solvent effect. Catal. Today 2015, 241, 179-188.
  2. Vernuccio, S.; Von Rohr, P. R.; Medlock, J. General Kinetic Modeling of the Selective Hydrogenation of 2-Methyl-3-butyn-2-ol over a Commercial Palladium-Based Catalyst. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 2015, 54 (46), 11543-11551.