Molecular Formula | C5H12O |
Molar Mass | 88.15 |
Density | 0.744 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
Melting Point | −115 °C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 70-71 °C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 14 °F |
Vapor Presure | 139 mm Hg ( 25 °C) |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.374(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | EPA Chemical Information Butane, 1-methoxy- (628-28-4) |
Use | Uses Methyl n-butyl ether is an ether compound, which can be used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis. |
Hazard Symbols | F - Flammable |
Risk Codes | R11 - Highly Flammable R19 - May form explosive peroxides |
Safety Description | S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S23 - Do not breathe vapour. |
UN IDs | UN 2350 3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | KN5240000 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 10-23 |
Hazard Class | 3.1 |
Packing Group | II |
Downstream Products | Machette |
BRN | 1696931 |
EPA chemical information | Butane, 1-methoxy- (628-28-4) |
application
ethers, including methyl butyl ether, are widely used as solvents, fuels and fuel additives, and are very important in industry, daily chemical industry and pharmaceutical production.
category
Flammable liquids
Toxicity classification
low toxicity
Acute toxicity
Inhalation-mouse LC50: 176000 mg/m3/15 min
flammability hazard characteristics
It is flammable in case of open flames, high temperatures, and oxidants; combustion produces irritating smoke
storage and transportation features
The warehouse is ventilated and dry at low temperature; stored separately from oxidants and acids
Fire extinguishing agent
Dry powder, carbon dioxide, foam, 1211 extinguishing agent