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tert-Butyl alcohol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
tert-Butyl alcohol is used as a solvent and ethanol denaturant. It is an active ingredient of paint remover. It acts as an intermediate in the production of methyl tertiary butyl ether and ethyl tertiary butyl ether by reaction with methanol and ethanol. It is also used in the preparation of tert-butyl chloride, tert-butyl hydroperoxide, isobutylene and methyl methacrylate. It serves as a fuel additive as well as a gasoline octane booster.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
tert-Butyl alcohol is used as a solvent and ethanol denaturant. It is an active ingredient of paint remover. It acts as an intermediate in the production of methyl tertiary butyl ether and ethyl tertiary butyl ether by reaction with methanol and ethanol. It is also used in the preparation of tert-butyl chloride, tert-butyl hydroperoxide, isobutylene and methyl methacrylate. It serves as a fuel additive as well as a gasoline octane booster.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol, ethyl ether and chloroform.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, copper, alkali metals and aluminum.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 25°C |
| Density | 0.786 |
| Boiling Point | 83°C |
| Flash Point | 11°C (52°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.387 |
| Quantity | 1000 mL |
| UN Number | UN1120 |
| Beilstein | 906698 |
| Merck Index | 14,1542 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with water,ethanol,ethyl ether and chloroform. |
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Safety and Handling
- tert-Butyl alcohol
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : tert-Butyl alcohol
RUO – Research Use Only