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2-Butanol

2-βουτανόλη · Butan-2-ol · ۲-بوتانول · Butan-2-ol · 2-בוטנול · 2-butanolo · 2-ブタノール · 2-뷰탄올 · Бутанол-2 · 2-бутанол · 2-бутанол · 仲丁醇

Structure of 2-Butanol
CAS78-92-2
EC201-158-5
UN1120
FormulaC4H10O
Molar mass74.12 g/mol
LEL1.7 % vol
UEL9.8 % vol
Flash point24 °C
Autoignition temperature406 °C
Temperature classT2
Gas groupIIA
Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1)2.56
GHSWarning · H226, H319, H335, H336

Butan-2-ol is a secondary alcohol that is butane substituted by a hydroxy group at position 2. It derives from a hydride of a butane. Sec-butyl alcohol appears as a clear colorless liquid with an alcohol odor. Flash point below 0 °F. Less dense than water.

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