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1020008

USP

Aminobutanol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

2-Amino-1-butanol

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Linear Formula:
C2H5CH(NH2)CH2OH
CAS Number:
96-20-8
Molecular Weight:
89.14
MDL number:
MFCD00008095
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329748980
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

ethambutol

manufacturer/tradename

USP

refractive index

n20/D 1.4510 (lit.)

bp

176-178 °C (lit.)

mp

-2 °C (lit.)

density

0.943 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

CCC(N)CO

InChI

1S/C4H11NO/c1-2-4(5)3-6/h4,6H,2-3,5H2,1H3

InChI key

JCBPETKZIGVZRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Aminobutanol USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Ethambutol Hydrochloride
  • Ethambutol Hydrochloride Tablets

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H314,H410

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

188.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

87 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

1020008-500MG:

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