Description
BUTAN-2-OL; 2-BUTANOL
| CAS | 78-92-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H10O |
| Molecular Weight | 74.12 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Liquid | Colour | Clear Colorless |
| Odour | sweet, fruity odor | Odour Threshold | 3.2 ppm |
| pH Value | 7 | Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | -115 °C |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature [°C] | 405 °C | Flammability (Solid, Gas) | Flammable |
| Flash Point [°C] | 24 °C | Boiling Point [°C] | 99.5°C |
| Vapour Pressure Mm/Hg | 12 mm Hg @ 20C | Vapour Density | 2.6 |
| Density [g/cm3] | 0.808 | Solubility in Water [% weight] | 12.5 g/100 ml @ 20°C |
| Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] | 3.5 cps @ 20 deg C | Explosion Limits – Upper [%] | 9.80% |
| Explosion Limits -Lower [%] | 1.70% | ||
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | A clear colorless liquid | Purity (By Gc) | Min 99.5% |
| Di-N-Butyl Ether [ (c4h9)2o] | Max 0.2% | Calcium (Ca) | Max 0.00005% |
| Chromium (Cr) | Max 0.000002% | Cobalt (Co) | Max 0.000002% |
| Copper (Cu) | Max 0.000002% | Iron (Fe) | Max 0.00001% |
| Acidity (As Ch3Cooh) | Max 0.003% | Colour Scale | Max 10 Hazen Unit |
| Water (H2O) | Max 0.2% | Alkalinity | Max 0.02 ml N% |
| Non Volatile Matter | Max 0.001% | Butanone (Ch3Ch2Coch3) | Max 0.1% |
| 2-Methyl-2-Propanol (Gc) | Max 0.1% | Propan-2-Ol [ (ch3)2choh] | Max 0.2% |
| Aluminium (Al) | Max 0.00005% | Barium (Ba) | Max 0.00001% |
| Cadmium (Cd) | Max 0.000005% | Lead (Pb) | Max 0.000005% |
| Magnesium (Mg) | Max 0.000005% | Manganese (Mn) | Max 0.000002% |
| Nickel (Ni) | Max 0.000002% | Potassium (K) | Max 0.00001% |
| Sodium (Na) | Max 0.00005% | ||
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 1120 | DG Class | 3 |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS02, GHS07 |
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statement | H226-H319-H335-H336 |
| Precaution Statement | P261-P305 + P351 + P338 |















