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2-ethyl-1-butanol

Identity

synonyms：2-ethyl butanol; 2-ethyl butan-1-ol; 2-ethylbutanol

Chemical Formula：C₆H₁₄O   

Molecular Weight：102.17

Structure：  

Properties: clear liquid

CAS Number：97-95-0

Dangerous goods number:33554

Physical and Chemical Properties

Melting Point: 15 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 146 °C(lit.)

Density:  0.83 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

pH: ≤0.02

Purity：≥98%

refractive index: 1.422

Water content：≤0.1%

residue: ≤0.065%

Solubility：slightly soluble in water (at 15 °C: 0.43%)，Miscible in Ethynol, Ethyl ether

Use

Pharmaceutical intermediates, organic synthesis, foods, spice,  surfactant, High performance lubricating oil additive, advanced solvents

Fire and explosion data

Flammability: flammable

Fire rating in building regulation：II

Flash Point: 58.3 °C

Dangerous characteristic: it combust and explode while contact with open fire or high temperature. Maybe combustible contact with strong oxidizing agent.

Product of combustion: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide

Stability: stable

Taboo object:Strong oxidizing agent, strong acid

Polymerization hazard: no

Fire Fighting Media:  carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical powder, sand.  Do not use water.

Risk Phrases: 10 21/22

Hazard Symbols: XN

STORAGE AND TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Packing Group: III

Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Away from fire and heat source. Prevent direct sunlight. Keep container sealed. Should be stored apart in the antioxidant. Storage room lighting, ventilation facilities should use explosion-proof, switch located in outside warehouse. Equipped with corresponding varieties and number of fire equipment. When the tank storage technology for fire and explosion prevention measures. Banning the use of easy to produce the spark of mechanical equipment and tools. To control the filling velocity, pay attention to prevent electrostatic accumulation. Light light discharge when handling to prevent damage to packaging and container.

Hazards Identification

Potential Acute Health Effects: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.

Toxicological information: Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 1200 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1850 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 1260 uL/kg.

Potential Health Effects

Eye: Causes severe eye irritation.

Skin: Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.

Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed.

Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.

Chronic: Not available.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.

Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.

Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Provide ventilation.