ISO-BUTANOL 98.5% FOR SYNTHESIS

iso-Butanol, 2-Methylpropan-1-ol

Product CodeB-00554Molecular FormulaC4H10O
Purity98.5%CAS No78-83-1
BRANDBio-ChemMolecular Weight74.12
H.S.Code2905.14900Shelf Life60 Months

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °CLiquidColourClear Colorless
OdourSweet-musty odorOdour threshold40 ppm
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]-108°CCritical temperature [°C]274.6°C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]415°CFlammability (solid, gas)Flammable
Flash point [°C]28°CBoiling point [°C]108 °C
Density [g/cm3]2.56Vapour density2.56
Evaporation rate0.8Vapour pressure [20°C]1.2 kPa (@ 20°C)
Solubility in water [% weight]9.5g/100ml water @ 20CPartition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C0.8
Explosion limits - upper [%]10.60%Explosion limits -lower [%]1.70%

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Specification

Appearance
A clear colorless liquid
Purity (by GC)
Min 98.5%
Free acid (as C4H8O2)
Max 0.005%
Isobutyraldehyde
Max 0.03%
Acetone (CH3.CO.CH3)
Max 0.02%
Water (H2O)
Max 0.2%
Density (d20°C/4°C)
0.801 – 0.802 g/ml

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS02, GHS05, GHS07
Signal Word: Danger
UN No.: 1212
IMCO Class No.: 3
Packing Group: III
Hazardous Statement: H226-H315-H318-H335-H336
Precaution Statement: P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338

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