2-Butanol, anhydrous, 99%

CAS: 78-92-2

Ref. 02-043315

Product Information

• Name: 2-Butanol, anhydrous, 99%
• Synonyms: 2-Hydroxybutane, sec-Butyl alcohol, 1-Methyl-1-propanol, 1-Methylpropyl alcohol, 2-Butyl Alcohol, 3-Butanol, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-Butan-2-ol, Butan-2-ol, Butane-2-Ol, Butyl Alcohol, Secondary, Butylene hydrate, Ccs 301, DL-Butan-2-ol, Ethylmethyl carbinol, Methyl ethyl carbinol, Methylethylcarbinol, Nsc 25499, Racemic-2-butanol, Sec Butanol, Sec-Butyl Alcohol, Secondary butyl alcohol, dl-Methylethylcarbinol, dl-sec-Butanol, s-Butanol, s-Butyl alcohol

Description

2-Butanol is widely used as a solvent for domestic cleaning agents and paint removers. It is also utilized in perfumes and artificial flavors. It plays an important role in the extraction of fish meal to produce fish protein concentrate. It is involved in the production of fruit essences. It plays an essential role in the esterification of acetic acid. It is useful for the derivatization of chlorinated hydroxyfuranones. It is also used as a precursor for methyl ethyl ketone. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 74.12
• Formula: CH₃CH₂CH(OH)CH₃
• Purity: 99%