3-Methyl-3-methoxybutanol
[CAS# 56539-66-3]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Fatty alcohol
• Name: 3-Methyl-3-methoxybutanol
• Synonyms: 3-Methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₄O₂
• Molecular Weight: 118.17
• CAS Registry Number: 56539-66-3
• EC Number: 260-252-4

Properties

• Density: 0.926
• Melting point: -50 ºC
• Boiling point: 173-175 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.426-1.428
• Flash point: 71 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36
• Safety Description: S26;S36/37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Aspiration hazard	Asp. Tox.	1	H304
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H336
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	4	H227