Description

1-Methoxybutane is a versatile aliphatic ether solvent with a favorable balance of volatility and solvency power. Its primary value lies in its effectiveness as a reaction medium and extraction solvent for a wide range of organic compounds, offering an alternative to more common ethers. This product is particularly relevant for industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemical synthesis where controlled reaction environments are critical.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as an aprotic solvent for Grignard reactions, alkylations, and other organometallic processes.
• Extraction & Purification: Used in liquid-liquid extraction to separate organic compounds from aqueous mixtures.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a reaction medium in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Formulation: Employed as a co-solvent in the manufacture of pesticides and herbicides.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Functions as a solvent for certain resins and as a component in polymerization initiator systems.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized in research and development as a specialty solvent for chromatography and analytical procedures.
• Fuel & Fuel Additive Research: Investigated for its potential properties as an oxygenate or solvent in fuel blends.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methoxybutane
CAS No.	628-28-4
Molecular Formula	C5H12O
Molecular Weight	88.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyl Methyl Ether; Methyl Butyl Ether; 1-Methoxybutane; n-Butyl Methyl Ether; MBE; Ether, butyl methyl; Butane, 1-methoxy-
EINECS	211-019-6

Quality Control

Our 1-Methoxybutane is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request 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, sparks, and open flame. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation and to minimize peroxide formation. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Peroxides (as H2O2)	≤ 100 ppm
Non-volatile residue	≤ 0.01%
Boiling Point	70 - 72 °C
Density (20°C)	0.744 - 0.748 g/mL
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.373 - 1.377

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