tert-Amyl alcohol PurTech Standard for GC
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Synonym: 2-Methyl-2-butanol
Linear Formula:
C5H12O
Molecular Weight: 88.15 g/mol
CAS Number: 75-85-4
Properties
| Autoignition temp. | 819 °F |
| Explosion limit | 9 % |
| Assay Purity | >= 99.5 % |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.405 |
| B pt. | 102 °C (lit.) |
| M pt. | 12°C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.805 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Form | Liquid |
Safety Information
| Hazard Statement(s) | H225-H312+H332-H315-H318-H335 |
| Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340+P312-P305+P351+P338 |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| HS Code | 29051990 |
| Storage Temp. | Room Temperature |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| UN Number | 1105 |
Description
Application
It serves as a solvent in organic synthesis a precursor for tert-amyl halides and in fuel additives or flavors. Used in chemical manufacturing and as a reagent in reactions exploiting its tertiary alcohol stability.
Purpose
Its primary purpose is as a stable tertiary alcohol solvent and intermediate resisting oxidation and forming stable carbocations for synthesis.
General Description
tert-Amyl alcohol (CHO) also known as 2-methyl-2-butanol is a colorless liquid with a camphor-like odor. It has a boiling point of 102C melting point of -9C density of 0.81 gcm and is moderately soluble in water (12 g100 mL) while miscible with organic solvents.
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