A VOC and an isomer of pentanol
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2-Methyl-1-butanol

Item No. 40330

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Technical Information
Formal Name
2-methylbutan-1-ol
CAS Number
137-32-6
Synonyms
  • sec-Butylcarbinol
  • (±)-2-Methyl-1-butanol
  • NSC 8431
  • Primary Active Amyl Alcohol
Molecular Formula
C5H12O
Formula Weight
88.1
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A neat oil
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMSO: Soluble: ≥10 mg/mlEthanol: Soluble: ≥10 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): Slightly soluble: 0.1-1 mg/ml
SMILES
CCC(CO)C
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C5H12O/c1-3-5(2)4-6/h5-6H,3-4H2,1-2H3
InChi Key
QPRQEDXDYOZYLA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    2-Methyl-1-butanol is a volatile organic compound (VOC) and an isomer of pentanol.1,2 2-Methyl-1-butanol is also a synthetic intermediate and an organic solvent that has been used in the synthesis of various compounds.3

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Nguyen, D.K., Nguyen, T.P., Li, Y.R., et al. Comparative study of two indoor microbial volatile pollutants, 2-methyl-1-butanol and 3-methyl-1-butanol, on growth and antioxidant system of rice (Oryza sativa) seedlings. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf. 272:116055, (2024).

    2. Cann, A.F., and Liao, J.C. Pentanol isomer synthesis in engineered microorganisms. Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol. 85(4), 893-899 (2010).

    3. Su, H., Chen, H., and Lin, J. Enriching the production of 2-methyl-1-butanol in fermentation process using Corynebacterium crenatum. Curr. Microbiol. 77(8), 1699-1706 (2020).