TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
2-BUTANOL FOR SYNTHESIS

sec-Butyl alcohol

Biochem Chemopharma
Article No. 201022500 Molecular Formula C4H10O
H.S. Code 2905.1490 Molecular Weight 74.12
CAS No. 78-92-2
 

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Liquid
Colour Clear Colorless
Odour sweet, fruity odor
Odour threshold 3.2 ppm
pH value 7
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -115 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 405 °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable
Flash point [°C] 24 °C
Boiling point [°C] 99.5°C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 12 mm Hg @ 20C
Vapour density 2.6
Density [g/cm3] 0.808
Solubility in water [% weight] 12.5 g/100 ml @ 20°C
Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] 3.5 cps @ 20 deg C
Explosion limits - upper [%] 9.80%
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.70%
 

Specifications

Assay (GC) % Min 99.0
Wt.per ml at 20°C 0.805 - 0.807g
Boiling range °C 98 - 100
Acidity % Max 0.5ml N
Water (KF) % Max 0.2
Non-volatile matter % Max 0.005
 

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Flame Exclamation Mark
Symbol GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word Warning
UN No 1120
IMCO Class No. 3
Hazardous Statement H226-H319-H335-H336
Precaution Statement P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Packing Group III