(S)-(+)-2-Amino-3-methyl-1-butanol
[CAS# 2026-48-4]

Identification

• Classification: Biochemical >> Amino acids and their derivatives >> Amino alcohol derivative
• Name: (S)-(+)-2-Amino-3-methyl-1-butanol
• Synonyms: L-2-Amino-3-methylbutan-1-ol; L-(+)-Valinol
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₃NO
• Molecular Weight: 103.16
• CAS Registry Number: 2026-48-4
• EC Number: 217-975-5

Properties

• Density: 0.926
• Melting point: 30-32 ºC
• Boiling point: 81 ºC (8 torr)
• Refractive index: 1.4538-1.4558
• Flash point: 78 ºC
• alpha: 16 º (c=10,EtOH)

Safety Data

• Safety Description: S24/25

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314