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Isobutyl alcohol

Isobutyl alcohol chemical structure
CAS Number78-83-1
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight74.12 g/mol

What is Isobutyl alcohol?

Isobutyl alcohol is a chemical compound with CAS number 78-83-1. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Specifications

Linear Formula

(CH3)2CHCH2OH

Molecular Weight

74.12 g/mol

Grade

ACS reagent

Assay/Purity

≥99.0%

Impurities

DNases, none detected
RNases, none detected
insoluble matter, passes filter test
phosphatases, none detected
proteases, none detected
≤0.001% peroxides (as H2O2)
≤0.005% free acid (as C3H7CHO)
≤0.01% aldehyde (as C3H7CHO)
≤0.01% ketone (as CH3COCH3)
≤0.1% water

Boiling Point

108 °C(lit.)

Density

0.803 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
GHS05GHS05
GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226-H315-H318-H335-H336

Precautionary Statements

P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter<br/>8.8 mmHg ( 0 °C)

Melting Point

−108 °C(lit.)

Cation Traces

Al: ≤0.5 mg/kg
Ba: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Bi: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Ca: ≤0.5 mg/kg
Cd: ≤0.05 mg/kg
Co: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Cr: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Cu: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Fe: ≤0.1 mg/kg
K: ≤0.5 mg/kg
Li: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Mg: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Mn: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Mo: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Na: ≤0.5 mg/kg
Ni: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Pb: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Sr: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Zn: ≤0.1 mg/kg

EC Number

201-148-0

WGK Germany

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