3-METHYL-2-PENTANOL Property

Melting point:

-48.42°C (estimate)

Boiling point:

131-134 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.831 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.421(lit.)

Flash point:

105 °F

storage temp. 

Flammables area

pka

15.31±0.20(Predicted)

form 

clear liquid

color 

Colorless to Almost colorless

Water Solubility 

19.03g/L(25 ºC)

LogP

1.546 (est)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

10-36

Safety Statements 

16

RIDADR 

UN 1987 3/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

HS Code 

2905.19.9090

HazardClass 

3.2

PackingGroup 

III

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H320Causes eye irritation

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

3-METHYL-2-PENTANOL Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Clear colourless liquid

Uses

3-Methyl-2-pentanol, is a metabolite found in the urine of rats exposed to controlled concentration of 3-Methylpentane. It is also an intermediate in the manufacture of other chemicals, such as methylchlorobutanes and methylchloropentanes.

Definition

ChEBI: A secondary alcohol that is 3-methylpentane substituted at position 2 by a hydroxy group.