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(+/-)-4-Methyl-2-pentanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
(±)-4-Methyl-2-pentanol is employed as a solvent in organic synthesis, dyes and stains, natural resins and waxes. It is an additive to surface coatings. It finds applications in the manufacture of lube oil additives, zinc dialkyldithiophosphate, brake fluids. It is the precursor to some plasticizers and frother in mineral flotation. It acts as a corrosion inhibitor and also utilized in the characterization of volatile fraction of mono varietal wines and tar sand mining processes.
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.
(^+)-4-Methyl-2-pentanol is employed as a solvent in organic synthesis, dyes and stains, natural resins and waxes. It is an additive to surface coatings. It finds applications in the manufacture of lube oil additives, zinc dialkyldithiophosphate, brake fluids. It is the precursor to some plasticizers and frother in mineral flotation. It acts as a corrosion inhibitor and also utilized in the characterization of volatile fraction of mono varietal wines and tar sand mining processes.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol and diethyl ether. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, acids and acid chlorides.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -90°C |
| Density | 0.806 |
| Boiling Point | 131°C to 133°C |
| Flash Point | 41°C (105°F) |
| Odor | Slightly Sweetish |
| Refractive Index | 1.411 |
| Quantity | 2500 mL |
| UN Number | UN2053 |
| Beilstein | 1098268 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with ethanol and diethyl ether. Slightly miscible with water. |
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Safety and Handling
- (+/-)-4-Methyl-2-pentano
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : (+/-)-4-Methyl-2-pentano
RUO – Research Use Only