sec-Butyl alcohol, GR 99%+

Name: sec-Butyl alcohol, GR 99%+
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-001824

About sec-Butyl alcohol, GR 99%+

Vaqora Chemicals supplies sec-Butyl alcohol in AR grade, an analytical reagent grade solvent registered under CAS number 78-92-2, specified at ≥99% purity. Its molecular formula is C4H10O and its molecular weight is 74.12 g/mol. The IUPAC name is butan-2-ol. Alternative names: 2-Butanol and sec-Butanol.

In its supplied form it is a colourless liquid. Reported physical data include a density of 0.808 g/mL at 25 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span analytical reagent work, extraction and recrystallisation, titrimetric analysis and protein and peptide research. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research, pharmaceutical manufacturing and paints and coatings.

Available in 500 mL, 5 L and 165 kg packs, sec-Butyl alcohol is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical reagent work
Extraction & recrystallisation
Titrimetric analysis
Protein & peptide research

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	sec-Butyl alcohol, GR 99%+
Catalogue No.	VQ-001824
CAS Number	78-92-2
IUPAC name	butan-2-ol
Molecular formula	C₄H₁₀O
Molecular weight	74.12 g/mol
Exact mass	74.0732
Grade	AR
Purity / assay	≥99%
HSN code	29051490
InChIKey	BTANRVKWQNVYAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCC(C)O
PubChem CID	6568

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless liquid
Density	0.808 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	20.2 Å²
UN number	UN 1120
Synonyms	2-Butanol, sec-Butanol, 2-Butyl alcohol, Butylene hydrate, 1-Methyl-1-propanol, Methyl ethyl carbinol, 1-Methylpropyl alcohol, Ethyl methyl carbinol, Butanol secondaire, Butanol-2, 1-Methyl propanol, Methylethylcarbinol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapor
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P303 + P361 + P353, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P337 + P317, P370 + P378, P403 + P233, P403 + P235, P405, P501

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

Other grades of CAS 78-92-2

sec-Butyl alcohol, 98%

CAS: 78-92-2
Formula: C₄H₁₀O
MW: 74.12 g/mol

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Molecular Biology

sec-Butyl alcohol, for molecular biology

CAS: 78-92-2
Formula: C₄H₁₀O
MW: 74.12 g/mol

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of sec-Butyl alcohol, GR 99%+?

The CAS Registry Number of sec-Butyl alcohol, GR 99%+ is 78-92-2. It is also known as 2-Butanol, sec-Butanol, 2-Butyl alcohol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of sec-Butyl alcohol, GR 99%+?

sec-Butyl alcohol, GR 99%+ has the molecular formula C4H10O and a molecular weight of 74.12 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is butan-2-ol.

Which grade and pack sizes of sec-Butyl alcohol, GR 99%+ can I order?

We supply sec-Butyl alcohol, GR 99%+ in AR (≥99%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L, 165 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with sec-Butyl alcohol, GR 99%+?

Yes. Every lot of sec-Butyl alcohol, GR 99%+ 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 sec-Butyl alcohol, GR 99%+ be shipped internationally?

Yes. sec-Butyl alcohol, GR 99%+ is classified as hazardous (UN 1120), 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.