(±)-2-Butanol is widely used as a solvent for domestic cleaning agents and paint removers. It is also utilized in perfumes and artificial flavors. It plays an important role in the extraction of fish meal to produce fish protein concentrate. It is involved in the production of fruit essences. It plays an essential role in the esterification of acetic acid. It is useful for the derivatization of chlorinated hydroxyfuranones. It is also used as a precursor for methyl ethyl ketone.
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Applications
(^+)-2-Butanol is widely used as a solvent for domestic cleaning agents and paint removers. It is also utilized in perfumes and artificial flavors. It plays an important role in the extraction of fish meal to produce fish protein concentrate. It is involved in the production of fruit essences. It plays an essential role in the esterification of acetic acid. It is useful for the derivatization of chlorinated hydroxyfuranones. It is also used as a precursor for methyl ethyl ketone.
Solubility
Miscible with methanol and diethyl ether. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
RUO – Research Use Only
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Togbe, C.; Mze-Ahmed, A.; Dagaut, P. Kinetics of Oxidation of 2-Butanol and Isobutanol in a Jet-Stirred Reactor: Experimental Study and Modeling Investigation. Energy Fuels 2010, 24 (9), 5244-5256.
Zaitri, L. K.; Negadi, L.; Mokbel, I.; Msakni, N.; Jose, J. Liquid-vapor equilibria of binary systems containing alcohols (1-butanol, or 2-butanol or 1-hexanol) present in the production by chemical process of 2,5-dimethyl furan from biomass. Fuel 2012, 95, 438-445.