2-Butanol (CAS 78-92-2)

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Alternate Names:

sec-Butyl alcohol

Application:

2-Butanol is a useful alcohol for proteomics research

CAS Number:

78-92-2

Purity:

≥99%

Molecular Weight:

74.12

Molecular Formula:

C₄H₁₀O

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This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.

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2-Butanol, also referred to as sec-butanol or 2-methyl-1-propanol, falls under the category of short-chain alcohols in organic compounds. This transparent and colorless liquid possesses water solubility and emits a distinct scent. Its flammability and toxicity make it a substance of caution, finding widespread use in various industrial and commercial sectors. In scientific investigations, 2-Butanol serves as a solvent, enabling the dissolution of diverse substances for separation and analysis purposes. It acts as a surfactant, effectively reducing the surface tension of aqueous solutions and facilitating their mixing. In the realm of scientific research and various industries, 2-Butanol demonstrates its versatility and utility through its properties and diverse applications.

2-Butanol (CAS 78-92-2) References

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1-Butanol targets the Golgi apparatus in tobacco BY-2 cells, but in a different way to Brefeldin A. | Langhans, M. and Robinson, DG. 2007. J Exp Bot. 58: 3439-47. PMID: 17977851
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Production of 2-butanol from crude glycerol by a genetically-engineered Klebsiella pneumoniae strain. | Oh, BR., et al. 2014. Biotechnol Lett. 36: 57-62. PMID: 24078128
2-Butanol and butanone production in Saccharomyces cerevisiae through combination of a B12 dependent dehydratase and a secondary alcohol dehydrogenase using a TEV-based expression system. | Ghiaci, P., et al. 2014. PLoS One. 9: e102774. PMID: 25054226
Effect of 2-butanol and 2-butanone on rat hepatic ultrastructure and drug metabolizing enzyme activity. | Traiger, GJ., et al. 1989. J Toxicol Environ Health. 28: 235-48. PMID: 2507790
Production of 2-butanol through meso-2,3-butanediol consumption in lactic acid bacteria. | Ghiaci, P., et al. 2014. FEMS Microbiol Lett. 360: 70-5. PMID: 25175699
Metabolic engineering of Klebsiella pneumoniae for the de novo production of 2-butanol as a potential biofuel. | Chen, Z., et al. 2015. Bioresour Technol. 197: 260-5. PMID: 26342337
Integrated Vacuum Stripping and Adsorption for the Efficient Recovery of (Biobased) 2-Butanol. | Pereira, JPC., et al. 2019. Ind Eng Chem Res. 58: 296-305. PMID: 30774191
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Product Name	Catalog #	UNIT	Price	Qty	FAVORITES
2-Butanol, 250 ml	sc-237959	250 ml	$56.00
2-Butanol, 1 L	sc-237959A	1 L	$122.00

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Test	Specification	Results
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid	Colorless clear liquid
Assay	No aromatic compounds detected by UV	None detected
Identification (¹H-NMR)	Conforms to structure	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 99.5 %, Tert-butanol ≤ 0.1 %, Isopropanol ≤ 0.1 %	99.7 %, Tert-butanol not detected, Isopropanol not detected
Residue after evaporation	≤ 0.001 %	0.0001 %
Refractive Index	1.396 - 1.398	1.397
Aluminum	≤ 0.5 MG/KG	< 0.5 MG/KG
Barium	≤ 0.1 MG/KG	< 0.1 MG/KG
Bismuth	≤ 0.1 MG/KG	< 0.1 MG/KG
Butanone	≤ 1000 MG/KG	< 1000 MG/KG
Cadmium	≤ 0.05 MG/KG	< 0.05 MG/KG
Calcium	≤ 0.5 MG/KG	< 0.5 MG/KG
Chromium	≤ 0.02 MG/KG	< 0.02 MG/KG
Cobalt	≤ 0.02 MG/KG	< 0.02 MG/KG
Copper	≤ 0.02 MG/KG	< 0.02 MG/KG
Iron	≤ 0.1 MG/KG	< 0.1 MG/KG
Ketone	≤ 100 MG/KG (CH3COCH3)	≤ 100 MG/KG (CH3COCH3)
Lead	≤ 0.1 MG/KG	< 0.1 MG/KG
Lithium	≤ 0.1 MG/KG	< 0.1 MG/KG
Magnesium	≤ 0.1 MG/KG	< 0.1 MG/KG
Manganese	≤ 0.02 MG/KG	< 0.02 MG/KG
Molybdenum	≤ 0.1 MG/KG	< 0.1 MG/KG
n-butanal	≤ 50 MG/KG	< 50 MG/KG
Nickel	≤ 0.02 MG/KG	< 0.02 MG/KG
Potassium	≤ 0.5 MG/KG	< 0.5 MG/KG
Sodium	≤ 0.5 MG/KG	< 0.5 MG/KG
Strontium	≤ 0.1 MG/KG	< 0.1 MG/KG
Water Content	≤ 0.1 %	0.016 %
Zinc	≤ 0.1 MG/KG	< 0.1 MG/KG

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