(+-)-2-Butanol
TL;DR: (+-)-2-Butanol (CAS 78-92-2) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C4H10O and molecular weight 74.073166 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
butan-2-ol
Also Known As: 2-Butanol, sec-Butanol, Butan-2-ol, SEC-BUTYL ALCOHOL, 2-Hydroxybutane
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C4H10O |
| Molecular Weight | 74.073166 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.6 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 20.2 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 1 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 74.073166 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 5 |
| Complexity | 19.0 |
| Melting Point | -175 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Boiling Point | 211 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Density | 0.81 (NIOSH, 2024) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 75 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Vapor Pressure | 12 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.3978 @ 20 °C/D |
| Solubility | 16 % (NIOSH, 2024) |
| SMILES | CCC(C)O |
| InChIKey | BTANRVKWQNVYAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: (+-)-2-Butanol is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies (+-)-2-Butanol (CAS 78-92-2) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
(+-)-2-Butanol is a heterocyclic building block identified by CAS number 78-92-2 and the molecular formula C4H10O and a molecular weight of 74.07 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 0.81 (NIOSH, 2024) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: 16 % (NIOSH, 2024). It is also known as 2-Butanol and sec-Butanol.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of (+-)-2-Butanol
Property Insights of (+-)-2-Butanol
The XLogP value of 0.6 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for (+-)-2-Butanol. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 20.2 Ų, (+-)-2-Butanol exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, (+-)-2-Butanol has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 1 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of (+-)-2-Butanol?
The CAS number of (+-)-2-Butanol is 78-92-2.
What is the molecular formula of (+-)-2-Butanol?
The molecular formula of (+-)-2-Butanol is C4H10O.
What is the molecular weight of (+-)-2-Butanol?
The molecular weight of (+-)-2-Butanol is 74.073166 g/mol.
What are the applications of (+-)-2-Butanol?
(+-)-2-Butanol is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies (+-)-2-Butanol...
Where can I buy (+-)-2-Butanol?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for (+-)-2-Butanol?
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