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(+/-)-2-Methyl-1-butanol, 98%
CAS: 137-32-6 | C5H12O | 88.15 g/mol
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Catalog number B21825.AE
also known as B21825-AE
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS137-32-6
IUPAC Name2-methylbutan-1-ol
Molecular FormulaC5H12O
InChI KeyQPRQEDXDYOZYLA-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILESCCC(C)CO
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)Clear colorless
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
FormLiquid
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
Refractive Index1.4085-1.4125 @ 20°C
2-Methyl-1-butanol is a volatile metabolite produced by a number of different plant species. Used as a solvent in organic synthesis (introduction of active amyl group), in lubricants, plasticizers, additives for oils & paints. It is also employed as a perfuming agent.
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Applications
2-Methyl-1-butanol is a volatile metabolite produced by a number of different plant species. Used as a solvent in organic synthesis (introduction of active amyl group), in lubricants, plasticizers, additives for oils & paints. It is also employed as a perfuming agent.
Solubility
Soluble in water. [183 g/L (0 C)] and alcohol.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
2-Methyl-1-butanol is a volatile metabolite produced by a number of different plant species. Used as a solvent in organic synthesis (introduction of active amyl group), in lubricants, plasticizers, additives for oils & paints. It is also employed as a perfuming agent.
Solubility
Soluble in water. [183 g/L (0 C)] and alcohol.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Donald J. Cram.; Janet Allinger. Studies in Stereochemistry. XXIII. The Preparation and Complete Resolution of the 1,2-Diphenyl-2-methyl-1-butanol System. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1954, 76 (18),4516-4522.
- Karin Leontein.; Bengt Lindberg.; Jörgen Lōnngren. Assignment of absolute configuration of sugars by g.l.c. of their acetylated glycosides formed from chiral alcohols. Carbohydr. Res. 1978, 62 (2),359-362.