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(+/-)-2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L03187.AP
500 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

(+/-)-2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L03187.AP
500 mL, Each
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Catalog number: L03187.AP
also known as L03187-AP
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
107-41-5
IUPAC Name
2-methylpentane-2,4-diol
Molecular Formula
C6H14O2
InChI Key
SVTBMSDMJJWYQN-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILES
CC(O)CC(C)(C)O
Form
Liquid
Refractive Index
1.4260-1.4300 @ 20?C
Optical Rotation
0.0 ± 0.2? (neat)
Assay (Silylated GC)
≥97.5%
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless

Description

(±)-2-Methyl-2,4-pentanediol is used to control the flow properties of industrial products such as paints, coatings, cleansers, solvents, and hydraulic fluids. It acts as a thickening agent in cosmetic products. It serves as a coupling agent and an additive to hydraulic fluids, inks and cement. It is also employed as a blood volume expander. Further, it is used as a solvent for cleaning and colorant products. In addition to this, it is used in laboratory studies as a precipitant and cryoprotectant in protein crystallography.

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-2,4-pentanediol is used to control the flow properties of industrial products such as paints, coatings, cleansers, solvents, and hydraulic fluids. It acts as a thickening agent in cosmetic products. It serves as a coupling agent and an additive to hydraulic fluids, inks and cement. It is also employed as a blood volume expander. Further, it is used as a solvent for cleaning and colorant products. In addition to this, it is used in laboratory studies as a precipitant and cryoprotectant in protein crystallography.

Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol, ether, fatty acids and lower aliphatic hydrocarbons. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Skin Corrosion/Irritation
    Category 2
    Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
    Category 2
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    Hazard Statements

    H315 - Causes skin irritation

    H319 - Causes serious eye irritation

    EU Specific Hazard Statements

    Combustible liquid

    Precautionary Statements

    P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

    P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water

    P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing