(S)-(-)-2-Methyl-1-butanol
[CAS# 1565-80-6]

Identification

• Name: (S)-(-)-2-Methyl-1-butanol
• Synonyms: (S)-(-)-2-Methylbutanol; (S)-(-)-sec-Butylcarbinol
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₂O
• Molecular Weight: 88.15
• CAS Registry Number: 1565-80-6
• EC Number: 216-366-1

Properties

• Density: 0.81
• Melting point: -70 ºC
• Boiling point: 128 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.409-1.411
• Flash point: 43 ºC
• alpha: -5.8 º (neat 23 ºC)
• Water solubility: 36 g/L (30 ºC)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xn
• Risk Codes: R10;R20;R37;R66
• Safety Description: S46

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302

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