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(+/-)-4-Methyl-2-pentanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A134350F
Description
(±)-4-Methyl-2-pentanol is employed as a solvent in organic synthesis, dyes and stains, natural resins and waxes. It is an additive to surface coatings. It finds applications in the manufacture of lube oil additives, zinc dialkyldithiophosphate, brake fluids. It is the precursor to some plasticizers and frother in mineral flotation. It acts as a corrosion inhibitor and also utilized in the characterization of volatile fraction of mono varietal wines and tar sand mining processes.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications(^+)-4-Methyl-2-pentanol is employed as a solvent in organic synthesis, dyes and stains, natural resins and waxes. It is an additive to surface coatings. It finds applications in the manufacture of lube oil additives, zinc dialkyldithiophosphate, brake fluids. It is the precursor to some plasticizers and frother in mineral flotation. It acts as a corrosion inhibitor and also utilized in the characterization of volatile fraction of mono varietal wines and tar sand mining processes.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol and diethyl ether. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, acids and acid chlorides.
Specifications
(+/-)-4-Methyl-2-pentanol | |
-90°C | |
131°C to 133°C | |
Slightly Sweetish | |
1.411 | |
2500 mL | |
1098268 | |
Miscible with ethanol and diethyl ether. Slightly miscible with water. | |
CC(C)CC(C)O | |
102.177 | |
102.18 |
108-11-2 | |
0.806 | |
41°C (105°F) | |
C6H14O | |
MFCD00004550 | |
UN2053 | |
4-methyl-2-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 4-methyl, isobutylmethylcarbinol, 2-methyl-4-pentanol, methyl amyl alcohol, methyl isobutyl carbinol, mibc, 1,3-dimethylbutanol, 4-methylpentanol-2, isobutylmethylmethanol | |
WVYWICLMDOOCFB-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
4-methylpentan-2-ol | |
7910 | |
99% |
Chemical Identifiers
108-11-2 | |
102.177 | |
WVYWICLMDOOCFB-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
7910 | |
CC(C)CC(C)O |
C6H14O | |
MFCD00004550 | |
4-methyl-2-pentanol, 2-pentanol, 4-methyl, isobutylmethylcarbinol, 2-methyl-4-pentanol, methyl amyl alcohol, methyl isobutyl carbinol, mibc, 1,3-dimethylbutanol, 4-methylpentanol-2, isobutylmethylmethanol | |
4-methylpentan-2-ol |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H226-H335
Flammable liquid and vapour.
May cause respiratory irritation.
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P312-P370+P378q-P501c
H226-H335
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: METHYL ISOBUTYL CARBINOL
EINECSNumber : 203-551-7
RTECSNumber : SA7350000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only