| Name | (R)-(-)-2-Butanol |
| Synonyms | (2R)-2-Butanol (R)-butan-2-ol R-(-)-2-Butanol (2R)-butan-2-ol (2R)-Butan-2-ol 2-Butanol, (2R)- (R)-(-)-2-Butanol L-(-)-Ethylmethylcarbino |
| CAS | 14898-79-4 |
| EINECS | 238-967-8 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C4H10O/c1-3-4(2)5/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3/t4-/m1/s1 |
| InChIKey | BTANRVKWQNVYAZ-SCSAIBSYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C4H10O |
| Molar Mass | 74.12 |
| Density | 0.807 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | -114 °C |
| Boling Point | 97-100 °C (lit.) |
| Specific Rotation(α) | -13 º (neat) |
| Flash Point | 80°F |
| Water Solubility | 125 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Vapor Presure | 12.5 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Vapor Density | 2.6 (vs air) |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 0.81 |
| Color | Clear colorless |
| Merck | 14,1541 |
| BRN | 1718764 |
| pKa | 15.31±0.20(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Explosive Limit | 9.8% |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.397(lit.) |
| MDL | MFCD00064280 |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R36/37 - Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. R67 - Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness |
| Safety Description | S9 - Keep container in a well-ventilated place. S13 - Keep away from food, drink and animal foodstuffs. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S46 - If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. S7/9 - S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| UN IDs | UN 1120 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29051420 |
| Hazard Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| Biological activity | (R)-(-)-2-Butanol is released by female white beetles (Dasylepida ishigakiensis) to attract males. (R)-(-)-2-Butanol is an intermediate in drug synthesis. |
| spontaneous combustion temperature | 761 °F |