• Name

  R-(-)-2-Butanol

• EINECS 238-967-8
• CAS No. 14898-79-4
• Article Data97
• CAS DataBase
• Density 0.801 g/cm³
• Solubility 125 g/L (20 °C) in water
• Melting Point -114 °C
• Formula C₄H₁₀O
• Boiling Point 96.6 °C at 760 mmHg
• Molecular Weight 74.1228
• Flash Point 26.7 °C
• Transport Information UN 1120 3/PG 3
• Appearance Colorless to light yellow liquid
• Safety 9-13-24/25-26-46-7/9-36
• Risk Codes 10-36/37-67
• Molecular Structure
• Hazard Symbols Xi
• Synonyms 2-Butanol,(R)-;sec-Butyl alcohol, (R)-(-)- (8CI);(-)-2-Butanol;(R)-2-Butanol;D-2-Butanol;
• PSA 20.23000
• LogP 0.77720

R-(-)-2-Butanol Chemical Properties

IUPAC Name: (2R)-butan-2-ol
The MF of (R)-(-)-2-Butanol(14898-79-4): C₄H₁₀O
The MW of (R)-(-)-2-Butanol(14898-79-4): 74.12
EINECS: 238-967-8
mp: -114 °C 
alpha: -13 °(neat)
bp: 97-100 °C(lit.)
density: 0.807 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
vapor density: 2.6 (vs air)
vapor pressure: 12.5 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index: n20/D 1.397(lit.)
Fp: 80 °F
storage temp.: Flammables area
Water Solubility: 125 g/L (20 °C)
Appearance: Colorless to light yellow liquid
Categories: Alcohols, Hydroxy Esters and Derivatives;Chiral Compounds;chiral;Building Blocks for Liquid Crystals;Chiral Building Blocks;Chiral Compounds (Building Blocks for Liquid Crystals);Functional Materials;Simple Alcohols (Chiral);Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Synonyms: (R)-butan-2-ol;l-2-Butanol;sec-Butyl Alcohol, (R)-(-)-;L-(-)-ETHYLMETHYLCARBINOL;L-(-)-SEC-BUTYL ALCOHOL;(R)-2-HYDROXYBUTANE;(R)-(-)-2-BUTANOL;(R)-2-BUTANOL
The Structure of (R)-(-)-2-Butanol(14898-79-4):

R-(-)-2-Butanol Safety Profile

Hazard Codes: Xi
Risk Statements: 10-36/37-67
10:  Flammable 
36/37:  Irritating to eyes and respiratory system 
67:  Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness 
Safety Statements: 9-13-24/25-26-46-7/9-36
9:  Keep container in a well-ventilated place 
13:  Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs 
24/25:  Avoid contact with skin and eyes 
26:  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice 
46:  If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label 
7/9:  Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place 
36:  Wear suitable protective clothing 
RIDADR: UN 1120 3/PG 3
WGK Germany: 3
HazardClass: 3
PackingGroup: III

R-(-)-2-Butanol Specification