2-Methyl-1-butanol

Name: 2-Methyl-1-butanol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-040080

About 2-Methyl-1-butanol

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-Methyl-1-butanol, a metabolite / degradant standard registered under CAS number 137-32-6. Formula C5H12O, molecular weight 88.15 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-methylbutan-1-ol. It is also known as Active amyl alcohol or sec-Butylcarbinol.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 5 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 2-Methyl-1-butanol is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Methyl-1-butanol
Catalogue No.	VQ-040080
CAS Number	137-32-6
IUPAC name	2-methylbutan-1-ol
Molecular formula	C₅H₁₂O
Molecular weight	88.15 g/mol
Exact mass	88.0888
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	QPRQEDXDYOZYLA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCC(C)CO
PubChem CID	8723

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	20.2 Å²
Synonyms	Active amyl alcohol, sec-Butylcarbinol, 2-Methylbutanol, 1-Butanol, 2-methyl-, 2-Methylbutyl alcohol, 2-Methyl-n-butanol, Primary active amyl alcohol, 2-Methyl butanol-1, Active primary amyl alcohol, dl-sec-Butyl carbinol, DL-2-Methyl-1-butanol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapor
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P303 + P361 + P353, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P362 + P364, P370 + P378, P403 + P233, P403 + P235, P405

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Methyl-1-butanol?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Methyl-1-butanol is 137-32-6. It is also known as Active amyl alcohol, sec-Butylcarbinol, 2-Methylbutanol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Methyl-1-butanol?

2-Methyl-1-butanol has the molecular formula C5H12O and a molecular weight of 88.15 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-methylbutan-1-ol.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Methyl-1-butanol can I order?

We supply 2-Methyl-1-butanol in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Methyl-1-butanol?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Methyl-1-butanol is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-Methyl-1-butanol be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Methyl-1-butanol is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.