Description

2-Methyl-1-Butanol is a versatile primary alcohol with a branched-chain structure, offering unique solvency and reactivity properties. This compound is valued for its role as a high-purity intermediate and solvent in advanced chemical synthesis and industrial formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for their production processes.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: A key building block in the production of esters, plasticizers, and other fine chemicals.
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Used as a solvent and intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Formulations: Serves as a solvent and carrier in pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection products.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed in coatings, inks, and cleaning formulations where its specific evaporation rate and solvency are advantageous.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Used in the synthesis of aroma compounds and esters for creating specific scent and flavor profiles.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry laboratories for method development and scale-up studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-1-Butanol
CAS No.	34713-94-5
Molecular Formula	C5H12O
Molecular Weight	88.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Active Amyl Alcohol; 2-Methylbutan-1-ol; (±)-2-Methyl-1-butanol; DL-2-Methyl-1-butanol; Primary Active Amyl Alcohol; 1-Butanol, 2-methyl-; Butyl alcohol, 2-methyl-
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-1-Butanol is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting technical and reagent-grade specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.815 - 0.825
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.408 - 1.412

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.