| CAS# | 78-92-2 |
| FORMULA | C4H10O |
| Synonyms | 2-Butanol; 2-Hydroxybutane |
| GROUPS / USES | Flavor & Fragrance, Industrial Chemicals, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals, Coatings, Paints, Solvent |
| Markets | Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Personal Care & Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage |
FAQ’S
What is Sec-Butanol?
Sec-butanol is a flammable, colorless, secondary alcohol with a strong odor.
What are the uses of Sec-Butanol?
Sec-Butanol is used as an industrial solvent found in cleaning agents, coatings, and paint removers. It is used as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals like plasticizers and butyl acetate. It is used in the manufacture of synthetic resins and other chemical compounds. It is also used as a solvent in laboratories and pharmaceutical products. It is also used as an extraction solvent and flavoring agent in food and beverages.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Sec-Butanol to users/customers for Flavor & Fragrance, Industrial Chemicals, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals.
Sec-Butanol (Sec-Butyl alcohol) Specifications
Food Grade-JECFA
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Colourless, clear, slightly viscous, flammable liquid, with a characteristic odour |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, miscible with ethanol and ether |
| Specific gravity | 0.806-0.809 |
| Non-volatile residue | NMT 2 mg/100 ml |
| Water | NMT 0.2% w/w |
| Acidity | NMT 0.003% w/w (as acetic acid) |
| Aldehyde and Ketone | NMT 0.3 % w/w (as butnal) |
| Lead | NMT 2 mg/kg |