sec-Butyl alcohol
- CAS Number
- 78-92-2
- HSN Code
- 29051490
- Molecular Formula
- C4H10O
- Catalogue Number
- AL0954
- Purity
- ≥ 99%
- Molecular Weight
- 74.12 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
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.
Also known as 2-butanol, s-butyl alcohol.
- Catalogue No.
- AL0954
- CAS Number
- 78-92-2
- Molecular Formula
- C4H10O
- Molecular Weight
- 74.12 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29051490
- Grade
- 99% For Synthesis
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: -114 °C; Boiling point: 99.5 °C; Flash point: 24 °C (75 °F) (closed cup); Density: 0.8063 at 20 °C/4 °C; Solubility: 125,000 mg/l water at 20 °C.
- Appearance
- Colorless liquid
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 ml glass bottle, 1 Lt glass bottle, 2.5 Lt glass bottle
- Storage
- Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants and aluminium.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- sec-Butyl alcohol
- Catalogue No.
- AL0954
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 78-92-2
- EC Number
- 201-158-5
- Grade
- 99% For Synthesis
- EC Index Number
- 603-004-00-6
- Chemical Formula
- C4H10O
- HSN Code
- 29051490
- Synonyms
- 2-butanol, s-butyl alcohol
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Solvent and synthetic intermediate
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Flam. Liq. 3; Eye Irrit. 2; STOT SE 3
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 6568 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Flammable, Irritant
- Signal word
- Warning
- Hazard statements
- H226: Flammable liquid and vapor; H319: Causes serious eye irritation; H335: May cause respiratory irritation; H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- Precautionary statements
- P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264+P265, P271, P280, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P337+P317, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, P501
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- None identified
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- sec-Butyl alcohol
- CAS No.
- 78-92-2
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- If this chemical has been inhaled, remove the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the person warm and at rest.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- If this chemical contacts the skin, flush the contaminated skin with water promptly. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove the clothing and flush the skin with water promptly. If irritation persists after washing, get medical attention.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Headache, dizziness, nausea, irritation of eyes and skin.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Flammable liquid; vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area and eliminate all ignition sources. Ventilate area.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use in a well-ventilated area.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants and aluminium.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Liquid
- Colour
- Colorless
- Odour
- Sweet
- Odour threshold
- Not specified
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- 0.8
- Melting point
- -114 °C
- Freezing point
- Not specified
- Boiling point
- 99.5 °C
- Flash point
- 24 °C (75 °F) (closed cup)
- Auto-ignition temperature
- 406 °C
- Decomposition temperature
- Not specified
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Flammable liquid
- Vapour pressure
- 18.3 mm Hg @ 25 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- 2.6 (Air= 1)
- Density
- 0.8063 at 20 °C/4 °C
- Solubility
- 125,000 mg/l water at 20 °C
- Log Pow
- log Kow= 0.61
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not specified
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not specified
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- 1.7 - 11.2% (v/v) in air
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions, but may react with strong oxidizing agents.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Heat contributes to instability.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- The substance can form explosive peroxides. Reacts with aluminium when heated to 100 °C and strong oxidants such as chromium trioxide. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen).
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizers, strong acids, and bases.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke & fumes.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 6.48 g/kg; LD50 Rabbit oral 4.9 g/kg bw; LD50 Guinea pig ip 1.1 g/kg bw
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation; H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- UN 1120
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- UN 1120
- UN-No. (IATA)
- UN 1120
- UN-No. (ADN)
- UN 1120
- UN-No. (RID)
- UN 1120
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- sec-Butyl alcohol
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- sec-Butyl alcohol
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- sec-Butyl alcohol
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- sec-Butyl alcohol
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- sec-Butyl alcohol
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 3
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- III
- Packing group (IMDG)
- III
- Packing group (IATA)
- III
- Packing group (ADN)
- III
- Packing group (RID)
- III
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as a solvent and as an intermediate in the synthesis of methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) and other fine chemicals.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL00336
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 74.12 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥ 99% | 99.5% |
| Density | 0.808 g/mL | 0.808 g/mL |
| Boiling Point | 99.5 °C | 99.5 °C |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
The above product is expected to comply with 99% For Synthesis grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99% For Synthesis | ≥ 99% | m.p. -114 °C; b.p. 99.5 °C | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | None detected | 125,000 mg/l water at 20 °C |
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