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2-METHYL-1-PROPANOL [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Biotechnology
Universal entry(ies)
C4H10O
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHCH2OH
formula, see observation
78-83-1
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a flammable, colorless liquid, is derived as a by-product of synthetic methanol production, purified by rectification, is partially soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether, and is used in organic synthesis, as a latent solvent in paints and lacquers, as an intermediate for amino coating resins, a substitute for n-butanol, in paint removers, fluorometric determinations, liquid chromatography and fruit flavour concentrates.

OBS

2-methylpropan-1-ol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

isobutanol: obsolete form.

OBS

Chemical formula: C4H10O or (CH3)2CHCH2OH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Biotechnologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C4H10O
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHCH2OH
formula, see observation
78-83-1
CAS number
DEF

Composé chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide inflammable, incolore, présent dans l'huile de fusel et pouvant être produit par fermentation des glucides, que l'on utilise en synthèse organique, comme solvant, comme source des esters d'isobutyle et comme essence de fruits.

OBS

2-méthylpropan-1-ol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

isobutanol : forme vieillie.

OBS

Formule chimique : C4H10O ou (CH3)2CHCH2OH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Biotecnología
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C4H10O
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHCH2OH
formula, see observation
78-83-1
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro. Soluble en agua, alcohol y éter. Punto de inflamación, 38º C. Moderadamente tóxico y fuerte irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química : C4H10O o (CH3)2CHCH2OH

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