3-Methyl-1,3-butanediol
[CAS# 2568-33-4]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Fatty alcohol
• Name: 3-Methyl-1,3-butanediol
• Synonyms: 1,1-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediol; Isopentyl diol; Isoprene glycol; NSC 62084
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 104.15
• CAS Registry Number: 2568-33-4
• EC Number: 607-773-9

Properties

• Solubility: Freely soluble (122 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 0.981±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 203.5 °C (768 Torr)^**
• Refractive index: 1.4449 (589.3 nm 20 °C)^***
• Flash point: 91.3±13.0 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Kachalova, R. V.

^*** Esafov, V. I.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319