Article No. 00057
Purity 98.5%
Molecular Formula C4H10O
H.S. Code 2905.1490
Grade For Synthesis
CAS No. 78-83-1
Molecular Weight 74.12
Shelf Life 60 Months

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Liquid Colour Clear Colorless
Odour Sweet-musty odor Odour threshold 40 ppm
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -108°C Critical temperature [°C] 274.6°C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 415°C Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable
Flash point [°C] 28°C Boiling point [°C] 108°C
Evaporation rate 0.8 Vapour pressure [20°C] 1.2 kPa (@ 20°C)
Vapour density 2.56 Density [g/cm3] 0.806
Solubility in water [% weight] 9.5g/100ml water @ 20C Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 0.8
Explosion limits - upper [%] 10.60% Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.70%

Specifications

Appearance A clear colorless liquid Purity (by GC) Min 98.5%
Free acid (as C4H8O2) Max 0.005% Isobutyraldehyde Max 0.03%
Acetone (CH3.CO.CH3) Max 0.02% Water Max 0.2%
Density (d20°C/4°C) 0.801 - 0.802

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

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Symbol: GHS02, GHS05, GHS07
Signal Word: Danger
UN No.: 1212
IMCO Class No.: 3
Packing Group: III
Hazardous Statement: H226-H315-H318-H335-H336
Precaution Statement: P210-P233-P261-P280-P303+P361+P353P305+P351+P338