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2-Methyl-2-butanol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A183040D
Description
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.
Applications2-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.
Specifications
2-Methyl-2-butanol | |
∼-12°C | |
101°C to 103°C | |
0.98 | |
C5H12O | |
MFCD00004478 | |
UN1105 | |
14,7140 | |
Miscible with alcohol,ether,benzene,chloroform,glycerol,oils and acetone. | |
CCC(C)(C)O | |
88.15 | |
88.15 | |
Liquid |
75-85-4 | |
0.805 | |
20°C (68°F) | |
Unpleasant | |
1.405 | |
10,000 mL | |
1361351 | |
2-methyl-2-butanol, tert-amyl alcohol, amylene hydrate, tert-pentyl alcohol, tert-pentanol, t-amyl alcohol, 2-butanol, 2-methyl, dimethylethylcarbinol, ethyldimethylcarbinol, tert-isoamyl alcohol | |
MSXVEPNJUHWQHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
2-methylbutan-2-ol | |
6405 | |
98% |
Chemical Identifiers
75-85-4 | |
88.15 | |
MSXVEPNJUHWQHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
6405 | |
CCC(C)(C)O |
C5H12O | |
MFCD00004478 | |
2-methyl-2-butanol, tert-amyl alcohol, amylene hydrate, tert-pentyl alcohol, tert-pentanol, t-amyl alcohol, 2-butanol, 2-methyl, dimethylethylcarbinol, ethyldimethylcarbinol, tert-isoamyl alcohol | |
2-methylbutan-2-ol |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H225-H332-H315-H335
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Harmful if inhaled.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
H225-H312+H332-H315-H318-H335-H336
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: PENTANOLS
EINECSNumber : 200-908-9
RTECSNumber : SC0175000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only