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Butyl methyl ether

99%

Synonym(s):

α-Methoxybutane, 1-Methoxybutane, Methyl butyl ether, Methyl n-butyl ether, n-Butyl methyl ether

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3OCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
88.15
Beilstein:
1696931
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

139 mmHg ( 25 °C)

Assay

99%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.374 (lit.)

bp

70-71 °C (lit.)

mp

−115 °C (lit.)

density

0.744 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCCCOC

InChI

1S/C5H12O/c1-3-4-5-6-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3

InChI key

CXBDYQVECUFKRK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Gas-phase reaction of the OH radical with butyl methyl ether in the presence of NO has been investigated by GC and in situ atmospheric pressure ionization tandem mass spectrometry.

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 2

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

14.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-10 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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