1-Methoxybutan-2-ol

Ref. 3D-FM133311

Product Information

• Name: 1-Methoxybutan-2-ol
• Synonyms: 2-butanol, 1-methoxy-
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 1-Methoxybutan-2-ol is a colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. It decomposes at temperatures above 50°C and reacts with both acids and bases. 1-Methoxybutan-2-ol has been used as an intermediate in the production of plasticizers, pesticides, and herbicides. It is also used as a chemical intermediate for the manufacture of other chemicals such as butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, methyl propionate, and nonyl propionate. The chemical can be quantified by gas chromatography using an ionization detector or by infrared spectroscopy. The compound has been shown to have potential applications in organic synthesis due to its ring opening properties and ability to undergo a shift reaction.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 104.15 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₁₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%