| Formula / Notation | C4H10O |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 75-65-0 |
| Molecular Weight | 74.12 |
| Melting Point | 77.9 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 180 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.78 at 78.8 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Tert-butyl alcohol is a colorless oily liquid with a sharp alcohol odor. Floats and mixes with water. Produces irritating vapor. Freezing point is 78 °F. (USCG, 1999) |
| Also Known As | 2-methylpropan-2-ol; tert-Butyl alcohol; 2-Methylpropan-2-ol; 75-65-0; 2-Methyl-2-propanol; t-Butanol; T-BUTYL ALCOHOL; 1,1-Dimethylethanol; Trimethylcarbinol; t-Butyl hydroxide |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is tert-Butanol?
Tert-butanol is a tertiary alcohol alcohol that is isobutane substituted by a hydroxy group at position 2. It has a role as a human xenobiotic metabolite. It derives from a hydride of an isobutane.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: 2-methylpropan-2-ol
Other Names / Synonyms: 2-methylpropan-2-ol; tert-Butyl alcohol; 2-Methylpropan-2-ol; 75-65-0; 2-Methyl-2-propanol; t-Butanol; T-BUTYL ALCOHOL; 1,1-Dimethylethanol; Trimethylcarbinol; t-Butyl hydroxide
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 77.9 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 180 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.78 at 78.8 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 74.12 |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Tert-butyl alcohol is a colorless oily liquid with a sharp alcohol odor. Floats and mixes with water. Produces irritating vapor. Freezing point is 78 °F. (USCG, 1999) |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Tert-butanol is a tertiary alcohol alcohol that is isobutane substituted by a hydroxy group at position 2. It has a role as a human xenobiotic metabolite. It derives from a hydride of an isobutane.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for tert-Butanol is: C4H10O