(+/-)-4-Methyl-2-pentanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

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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

• Melting Point: -90°C
• Density: 0.806
• Boiling Point: 131°C to 133°C
• Flash Point: 41°C (105°F)
• Odor: Slightly Sweetish
• Refractive Index: 1.411
• Quantity: 500 mL
• UN Number: UN2053
• Beilstein: 1098268
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol and diethyl ether. Slightly miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 102.18
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: (+/-)-4-Methyl-2-pentanol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H335 Flammable liquid and vapour. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P312-P370+P378q-P501c
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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only