2-Methyl-2-butanol

Catalog	ACM75854
CAS	75-85-4
Structure
Category	Environmental Standards
Description	tert-Amyl alcohol (TAA), systematic name: 2-methyl-2-butanol (2M2B), is a branched pentanol used primarily as a pharmaceutical or pigment solvent. It remains liquid at room temperature making it a useful alternative to tert-butyl alcohol. It is a Colorless liquid with a pungent odor of camphor which is miscibile with both water and organic solvents. Although it can be produced naturally, by the fermentation of ethanol, it is primarily produced synthetically via hydroformylation.
Synonyms	2-Methylbutan-2-ol
Molecular Weight	88.15
Molecular Formula	C5H12O
Melting Point	-12ºC
Flash Point	20ºC
Density	0.805
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Hazard Class	3
Hazard Codes	F
HS Code	2905199090
LogP	1.16730
PSA	2.23
Refractive Index	1.404-1.406
RIDADR	UN 1105
Risk Statements	R11; R20; R37/38
RTECS	SC0175000
Safety Statements	S46
Stability	Light sensitive. Highly flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Storage Conditions	Flammables area
Vapor Density	3
WGK Germany	1

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