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(S)-(+)-4-Methyl-2-pentanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
It is employed in the reaction of 2-methoxyethyl acetals with allylsilanes in the presence of titanium tetrachloride: regioselective carbon-oxygen bond cleavage of the unsymmetrical acetals.
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It is employed in the reaction of 2-methoxyethyl acetals with allylsilanes in the presence of titanium tetrachloride: regioselective carbon-oxygen bond cleavage of the unsymmetrical acetals.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Keep ignition sources away. Protect from electrostatic charges.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 0.802 |
Boiling Point | 130°C to 131°C |
Flash Point | 41°C (105°F) |
Odor | Slightly Sweetish |
Refractive Index | 1.411 |
Quantity | 250 mg |
UN Number | UN2053 |
Beilstein | 1718991 |
Synonym | s-+-4-methyl-2-pentanol, 2s-4-methylpentan-2-ol, s-+-4-methylpentan-2-ol, 4-methyl s-2-pentanol, s-4-methyl-pentan-2-ol, 2s-4-methyl-2-pentanol, s-1,3-dimethyl-1-butanol, 2-pentanol,4-methyl-, 2s, 2-pentanol, 4-methyl-, 2s, unii-8u34xjk0r0 component |
Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol. |
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Safety and Handling


- (S)-(+)-4-Methyl-2-pentanol
- Warning
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : (S)-(+)-4-Methyl-2-pentanol
RUO – Research Use Only
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