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408069

3-Methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol

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≥98%

Synonym(s):

3-Methoxy-3-methyl-1-butyl alcohol, 3-Methoxy-3-methylbutan-1-ol, 3-Methyl-3-(methyloxy)butan-1-ol, 3-Methyl-3-methoxy-1-hydroxybutane, 3-Methyl-3-methoxybutanol, 3-Methyl-3-methoxybutyl alcohol

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C(OCH3)CH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
56539-66-3
Molecular Weight:
118.17
Beilstein:
1732882
EC Number:
260-252-4
MDL number:
MFCD00044771
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24865348
NACRES:
NA.22

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Quality Level

100

Assay

≥98%

form

liquid

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refractive index

n20/D 1.428 (lit.)

bp

173-175 °C (lit.)

density

0.926 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

functional group

ether
hydroxyl

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Aligned,

SMILES string

COC(C)(C)CCO

InChI

1S/C6H14O2/c1-6(2,8-3)4-5-7/h7H,4-5H2,1-3H3

InChI key

MFKRHJVUCZRDTF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

3-Methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol is widely used as solvent for paints, inks, and fragrances. Kinetics of the reaction of 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol with OH radicals using a relative rate method has been reported. It has been identified as oxidation products of dyes such as methyl yellow, methyl red and methyl orange.
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Application

3-Methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol may be employed as raw material for the production of industrial detergents.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

159.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

71 °C - closed cup

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dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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STBL1223
BCCC6820
BCBW3246
BCBP2575V
BCBP2576V

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Degradation of organic dyes in water by electrical discharges.
Magureanu M, et al.
Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing, 27(5), 589-598 (2007)
Sara M Aschmann et al.
Environmental science & technology, 45(16), 6896-6901 (2011-07-22)
3-Methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol [CH(3)OC(CH(3))(2)CH(2)CH(2)OH] is used as a solvent for paints, inks, and fragrances and as a raw material for the production of industrial detergents. A rate constant of (1.64 ± 0.18) × 10(-11) cm(3) molecule(-1) s(-1) for the reaction of 3-methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol

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