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3-Methyl-2-butanol

98%

Synonym(s):

Isopropyl methyl carbinol

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH(OH)CH3
CAS Number:
598-75-4
Molecular Weight:
88.15
Beilstein:
1718800
EC Number:
209-950-2
MDL number:
MFCD00004527
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24846868
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.409 (lit.)

bp

112 °C (lit.)

density

0.818 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(C)C(C)O

InChI

1S/C5H12O/c1-4(2)5(3)6/h4-6H,1-3H3

InChI key

MXLMTQWGSQIYOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

3-Methyl-2-butanol has been used as a reference for microbially produced, volatile organic compounds (MVOC) in GC-MS analyses.

Pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226,H332,H335

Precautionary Statements

P210 - P304 + P340 + P312

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Flam. Liq. 3 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Supplementary Hazards

EUH066

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

93.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

34 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Protocols

GC Analysis of Fermentation Compounds on a Packed Column (6.6% Carbowax® 20M on 80/120 Carbopack™ B AW)

Separation of Acetone; Acetic acid; Propionic acid; Ethyl butyrate; Ethanol; Isoamyl acetate; Isobutyric acid; 3-Methyl-2-butanol; Methyl acetate; 1-Propanol; Acetal, ≥98%, FG; 2-Methyl-1-pentanol; Butyl acetate; Ethyl propionate; 3-Pentanol; 2-Pentanol, 98%; Ethyl isobutyrate; Isobutyl acetate; Acetaldehyde; Furfural; Butyric acid; Methanol; Ethyl acetate

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