Description

2-Methyl-2-Buten-1-Ol is a versatile, highly reactive allylic alcohol that serves as a valuable building block in organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an alcohol and an alkene functional group, makes it a critical intermediate for producing fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty polymers. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries seeking to introduce specific molecular frameworks into their products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a building block for creating specific terpene-like aroma compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the production of specialty resins and functional polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various reactions, including esterifications, etherifications, and as a nucleophile in C-C bond forming reactions.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-2-Buten-1-Ol
CAS No.	4675-87-0
Molecular Formula	C5H10O
Molecular Weight	86.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-2-buten-1-ol; 2-Methylbut-2-en-1-ol; Prenol; 3-Methyl-2-buten-1-ol (isomer); 2-Methylcrotyl alcohol; 2-Buten-1-ol, 2-methyl-; Isoprenol (common name for isomer); 1-Hydroxy-2-methyl-2-butene
EINECS	225-123-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-2-Buten-1-Ol is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and industrial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its properties of being easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and highly volatile, it is recommended to store under an inert gas (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.435 - 1.445
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.840 - 0.860

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