2-Butanol - anhydrous, ≥99.5% , CAS No.78-92-2

CAS: 78-92-2 Cat. No.: B110361 Formula: C4H10O Molecular Weight: 74.12 Beilstein Registry Number: 773649 EC Number: 201-158-5
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GRADE & PURITY Anhydrous Grade ? Anhydrous grade — water removed and packaged dry for moisture-sensitive chemistry. Use in reactions where even trace water would interfere or quench. ≥99.5%
Synonyms
2-Butanol (natural) | rac-2-butanol | Butanol secondaire (French) | Methylethyl carbinol | 2-Butanol, CP grade | SY050112 | Butanol-2 | sec. butyl alcohol | Caswell No. 119C | NSC25499 | NSC-25499 | sec.-butanol | Butane, 2-hydroxy- | CCS 301 | n-Butan-2-
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Why this grade

anhydrous, ≥99.5% Anhydrous Grade for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Storage & shipping

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 66 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
2-Butanol (natural) | rac-2-butanol | Butanol secondaire (French) | Methylethyl carbinol | 2-Butanol, CP grade | SY050112 | Butanol-2 | sec. butyl alcohol | Caswell No. 119C | NSC25499 | NSC-25499 | sec.-butanol | Butane, 2-hydroxy- | CCS 301 | n-Butan-2-
Specifications & Purity
anhydrous, ≥99.5%
Storage
Room temperature
Shipped In
FedEx DG Service
Grade
Anhydrous Grade
Purity
≥99.5%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Pubchem Sid Url
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/504751126
Canonical Smiles
CCC(C)O
IUPAC Name
butan-2-ol
InChIKey
BTANRVKWQNVYAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C4H10O/c1-3-4(2)5/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3
Isomeric SMILES
CCC(C)O
WGK Germany
1
RTECS
EO1750000
UN Number
1120
Packing Group
III
Molecular Weight
74.12
Beilstein
773649
Reaxy-Rn
773649
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=773649&ln=

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic oxygen compounds
ClassOrganooxygen compounds
SubclassAlcohols and polyols
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentSecondary alcohols
Alternative Parents Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Secondary alcohol - Hydrocarbon derivative - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as secondary alcohols. These are compounds containing a secondary alcohol functional group, with the general structure HOC(R)(R') (R,R'=alkyl, aryl).
External Descriptors a small molecule
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(Human)
TSHR Tclin Thyroid stimulating hormone receptor (29986 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Lymphoblastoid cell (5959 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Associated Targets(non-human)
Tetrahymena pyriformis (68 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mechanisms of Action
Certificates(CoA,COO,BSE/TSE and Analysis Chart)
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16 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
G2620308Certificate of AnalysisJul 14, 2026 B110361
G2620312Certificate of AnalysisJul 14, 2026 B110361
F2611477Certificate of AnalysisJun 02, 2026 B110361
F2611478Certificate of AnalysisJun 02, 2026 B110361
B2625364Certificate of AnalysisFeb 10, 2026 B110361
B2625374Certificate of AnalysisFeb 10, 2026 B110361
H2506157Certificate of AnalysisJul 31, 2025 B110361
H2506158Certificate of AnalysisJul 31, 2025 B110361
I2028028Certificate of AnalysisAug 15, 2024 B110361
E2407109Certificate of AnalysisJan 22, 2024 B110361
E2407110Certificate of AnalysisJan 22, 2024 B110361
J2326259Certificate of AnalysisOct 19, 2023 B110361
J2326260Certificate of AnalysisOct 19, 2023 B110361
C2302015Certificate of AnalysisDec 06, 2022 B110361
C2302016Certificate of AnalysisDec 06, 2022 B110361
E2325150Certificate of AnalysisDec 06, 2022 B110361
Chemical and Physical Properties
SensitivityHygroscopic
Refractive Index1.397
Flash Point(°F)78.8℉
Flash Point(°C)26℃
Boil Point(°C)98°C
Melt Point(°C)-115°C
Molecular Weight74.120 g/mol
XLogP30.600
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count1
Rotatable Bond Count1
Exact Mass74.0732 Da
Monoisotopic Mass74.0732 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area20.200 Ų
Heavy Atom Count5
Formal Charge0
Complexity19.600
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purity of this product?
This product is supplied at ≥99.5% purity (chemical assay). Lot-specific values are stated on the Certificate of Analysis.
What does Anhydrous Grade mean?
Anhydrous Grade indicates that the material has been processed and tested for moisture-sensitive chemistry. Specifications focus on the impurities that affect performance in that application — for example, metal content for electronics, particle size for batteries, refractive index for optics, or moisture content for moisture-sensitive processes.
How should this product be stored?
Store at room temperature.
How is this product shipped?
This product is classified as dangerous goods and ships via FedEx DG Service. Ground and other economy services are not available, and delivery to some destinations or address types may be restricted.
What are the CAS number, molecular formula and molecular weight?
The CAS Number is 78-92-2, the molecular formula is C4H10O, and the molecular weight is 74.12 g/mol. InChIKey BTANRVKWQNVYAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
What documentation is provided?
Available product documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and specification sheets, is shown in the product document area. Document availability and access follow the current site policy.

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