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82059

2-Methyl-1-propanol

analytical standard, ≥99.5%

Synonym(s):

Isobutanol, Isobutyl alcohol

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
74.12
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
201-148-0
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1730878
MDL number:
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grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

vapor density

2.55 (vs air)

vapor pressure

8 mmHg ( 20 °C), 8.8 mmHg ( 0 °C)

assay

≥99.5%

autoignition temp.

801 °F

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

expl. lim.

10.6 %

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.396

bp

108 °C (lit.)

mp

−108 °C (lit.)

density

0.803 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
environmental
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

SMILES string

CC(C)CO

InChI

1S/C4H10O/c1-4(2)3-5/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

ZXEKIIBDNHEJCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

2-Methyl-1-propanol can be obtained via hydroformylation of alkenes with fuel gas mixture in particular, carbon monoxide being the main reactant.
2-Methyl-1-propanol is a potential biofuel, which can be obtained as a major product in the yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae using glycine as a substrate through the glycine degradation pathway. It can also be obtained from the disaccharide, cellobionic acid (CBA) in Escherichia coli, via the ascB gene, which is primarily responsible for the CBA metabolism in E.coli.

Application

2-Methyl-1-propanol may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in environmental samples using gas chromatography-optical fiber (GC-OF) technique and the obtained analytical results were compared with gas chromatography-flame ionization detector (GC-FID) technique. It may also be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte as decomposition products of alkyl nitrites in biological fluids using capillary gas chromatography (GC) with cryogenic oven trapping.
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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Central nervous system, Respiratory system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

82.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

28 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter


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.

Group 4: Flammable liquids + Type 2 petroleums + Hazardous rank III + Water insoluble liquid

fsl

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ishl_indicated

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

ishl_notified

82059-1ML-F:4.548173301389E12 + 82059-10ML-F:4.548173301372E12 + 82059-5ML-F:4.548173301396E12

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Articles

Learn about analyzing organic volatile impurities (OVIs) in pharmaceuticals using SH-GC, focusing on suitable solvents and ensuring compliance.


A novel pathway to produce butanol and isobutanol in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Branduardi P, et al.
Biotechnology for Biofuels, 6(1), 68-68 (2013)
Sensitive analysis of alkyl alcohols as decomposition products of alkyl nitrites in human whole blood and urine by headspace capillary GC with cryogenic oven trapping
Watanabe-Suzuki K, et al.
Journal of Chromatographic Science, 41(2), 63-66 (2003)
SPR Catalysis V26 (2014)