2-Methyl-2-butanol, identifiable by CAS 75-85-4, functions as a specialized tertiary alcohol solvent used primarily in pharmaceutical extraction and organic synthesis. Chemically defined as tert-Amyl Alcohol or Dimethylethylcarbinol , this volatile, colorless liquid with a camphor-like odor serves as a stabilizer for chlorinated solvents and a starting material for organic peroxides. The substance, often referred to as TAA or Amylene Hydrate in industrial applications, acts as a hindering solvent in reactions requiring non-nucleophilic conditions and as an intermediate in the production of flavor esters and corrosion inhibitors. We facilitate bulk supply of this high-purity alcohol with competitive factory pricing, capable of meeting customized specifications for water content and acidity, backed by comprehensive MSDS, TDS, COA documentation.
2‑Methyl‑2‑butanol CAS 75-85-4
- CAS: 75-85-4
- Synonyms: 2-Methyl-2-butanol, tert-Amyl alcohol, Tert-pentyl alcohol, t-Amyl alcohol
- Einecs: 200-908-9
- Molecular Formula: C5H12O
- Grade: Industrial grade 99.5%
- Package: 200kg iron drum or 50kg plastic drum packaging
Product Description
Product Name:2-Methyl-2-butanol
Chemical formula:C5H12O
Appearance:Colorless transparent liquid
aliases: dimethylethylmethanol; tert-pentanol; TAA; tertiary pentanol, dimethyl ethyl protoalcohol
CAS Number: 75-85-4
EINECS number: 200-908-9
Molecular formula: C5H12O
Molecular weight: 88.1482
Properties: Colorless clarified volatile liquid. It has a peculiar smell and burning smell.
Solubility: miscible with ethanol, ether, benzene, glycerin and oil.
Relative density (d20): 0.8084
Melting point: -9°C
Boiling Point: 102.5°C (101.98kPA)
Refractive index (n20D): 1.4052
Flash point (closed cup): 19.4°C
Stability: Flammable.
Main uses: organic synthesis solvents. High purity can be used as a qualitative and quantitative reference material in gas chromatography analysis. Used as solvent and organic raw materials to produce drugs, fragrances, plasticizers, flotation agents, etc.
FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain
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Are 2‑methyl‑2‑butanol and tert‑amyl alcohol the same substance?
A: Yes. 2‑Methyl‑2‑butanol and tert‑amyl alcohol are different naming conventions for the same tertiary alcohol and correspond to the same CAS‑registered substance. -
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Is this solvent suitable for use in organic synthesis reactions?
A: 2-Methyl-2-butanol is widely applied as a reaction medium for chemical synthesis, particularly where a tertiary alcohol is required to prevent unwanted esterification or oxidation side reactions.
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