Description

Methylbutan-1-Ol CAS NO 50858-14-5 is a versatile organic alcohol, specifically a branched-chain primary alcohol, valued for its solvent properties and role as a chemical intermediate. Its structure makes it particularly useful in formulations requiring a balance of solvency and volatility. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable intermediates and process solvents. We supply high-purity grades to meet the stringent demands of industrial synthesis and research applications.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: A key building block in the production of esters, ethers, and other derivatives for fragrances, flavors, and plasticizers.
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Used as a process solvent and intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Formulations: Serves as a solvent and co-solvent 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 & Fragrance Industry: Utilized as a precursor for synthesizing aroma compounds and esters.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry laboratories for method development and scale-up studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylbutan-1-Ol
CAS No.	50858-14-5
Molecular Formula	C5H12O
Molecular Weight	88.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methylbutanol; 2-Methylbutan-1-ol; (±)-2-Methyl-1-butanol; Active amyl alcohol; dl-2-Methyl-1-butanol; 2-Methylbutyl alcohol; Butanol, 2-methyl-; Primary active amyl alcohol
EINECS	256-743-5

Quality Control

Our Methylbutan-1-Ol is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications, with purity typically exceeding 98.0% (GC). We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) upon request, detailing assay, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. 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 %
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.408 - 1.412
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.815 - 0.820

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