Thermo Scientific Chemicals

3-Methyl-1-butanol, mixture of isomers, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L13660.AP
500 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

3-Methyl-1-butanol, mixture of isomers, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L13660.AP
500 mL, Each
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Catalog number: L13660.AP
also known as L13660-AP
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
123-51-3
IUPAC Name
3-methylbutan-1-ol
Molecular Formula
C5H12O
InChI Key
PHTQWCKDNZKARW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(C)CCO
Assay (GC)
≥98.5%
Form
Liquid
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Refractive Index
1.4055-1.4090 @ 20?C

Description

3-Methyl-1-butanol is used as an active ingredient in banana oil production and Kovac's reagent. It acts as an antifoaming agent. It serves as an intermediate for the manufacture of corrosion inhibitors, flotation aids, fuel and lubricating oil additives, polyvinyl chloride stabilizers, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, plasticizers, rubber auxiliaries and paint solvents.

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
3-Methyl-1-butanol is used as an active ingredient in banana oil production and Kovac′s reagent. It acts as an antifoaming agent. It serves as an intermediate for the manufacture of corrosion inhibitors, flotation aids, fuel and lubricating oil additives, polyvinyl chloride stabilizers, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, plasticizers, rubber auxiliaries and paint solvents.

Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol, ether, benzene, chloroform, petroleum ether, glacial acetic acid, acetone and oils.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, acid chlorides and acid anhydrides.
RUO – Research Use Only

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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Flammable liquids
    Category 3
    Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors
    Category 4
    Skin Corrosion/Irritation
    Category 2
    Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
    Category 2
    Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)
    Category 3
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    Warning

    Hazard Statements

    H315 - Causes skin irritation

    H319 - Causes serious eye irritation

    H332 - Harmful if inhaled

    H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

    Physical Hazards

    H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor

    EU Specific Hazard Statements

    EUH066 - Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking

    Precautionary Statements

    P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking

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

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

    P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing

    P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention

    P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention