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sec-butanol (CAS 78-92-2) is an industrial chemical supplied by SKYSEVEN Chemical for global B2B buyers, molecular formula C4H10O. Request a quote with purity, packing and destination port.
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secondary butanol, chemical formula C4H10O, is a colorless transparent liquid, with a special smell, slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether and other organic solvents. As an important organic chemical raw material and solvent, sec-butanol is widely used in coatings, paints, inks, adhesives and pharmaceuticals. In coatings and paints, sec-butanol is used as a solvent and auxiliary agent to improve the fluidity and uniformity of the product; in ink manufacturing, it is used as a diluent to improve the printing performance of the ink; in addition, sec-butanol is also used to make adhesives, Improve the adhesion and water resistance of products; in the pharmaceutical industry, sec-butanol has a wide range of applications as an intermediate for drug synthesis. As a multifunctional organic compound, sec-butanol plays an important role in many industrial fields.
(1) Secondary butanol is mainly used as a solvent in industry, with good solubility and volatility, especially suitable for coatings, paints, adhesives and other industries, can effectively dissolve various resins, pigments and additives, and improve the coating and adhesion of products.
(2) Secondary butyl alcohol is also commonly used as plasticizer, herbicide, oil extraction agent, etc., and plays an important role in the fields of plastics, agriculture and oil processing. As a plasticizer, it can improve the flexibility and processing performance of plastics; as a herbicide, it can effectively remove weeds and protect the growth of crops; as a grease extractant, it can extract useful ingredients from grease.
(3) In addition, sec-butanol can also be used as a co-solvent for nitro spray paint and nitrocellulose paint thinner, which can increase the processing performance and ductility of the coating and improve the construction quality of the coating.
(4) In the field of chemical industry, sec-butanol is the main raw material for the production of methyl ethyl ketone, methyl ethyl ketone is an excellent organic solvent, widely used in lubricating oil dewaxing, coating industry and a variety of resin solvents and other fields.
(5) sec-butyl alcohol can also be used as emulsifier, dye dispersant, dehydrating agent, paint remover, industrial detergent, etc. It is also widely used in daily chemical, textile, printing and dyeing industries.
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| CAS Number | 78-92-2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C4H10O |
| Molecular Weight | 74.122 |
| Melting Point | -115℃ |
| Boiling Point | 99.5℃ |
| Density | 0.8 |
| Flash Point | 26℃ |
| Refractive Index | 1.396-1.398 |
| Vapor Pressure | 12.5mmHg(20°C) |
| Catalog packing | 0 / 78 / 79 / 80 / 81 |
sec-butanol (CAS 78-92-2, formula C4H10O) is traded as an industrial chemical feedstock/solvent. B2B buyers in 2026 typically lock identity by CAS, request lot COA + SDS before PO, and specify packing (drum/IBC/ISO tank) plus Incoterm on the RFQ. SKYSEVEN Chemical (Shanghai) targets commercial replies within 24 hours (CST, UTC+8). Cross-check identity data in PubChem / NIST / CAS Common Chemistry before first import.
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Last reviewed: 2024-12-12 · By SKYSEVEN Chemical Technical Team · Authors · Trust center · Research · Compliance
What is sec-butanol?
sec-butanol (CAS 78-92-2) has molecular formula C4H10O. SKYSEVEN Chemical supplies industrial grades for B2B export; specifications are confirmed on COA.
What is the CAS number of sec-butanol?
The CAS Registry Number of sec-butanol is 78-92-2. Verify with free CAS lookup: cnchemshop.com/tools/cas-lookup.html or /cas/78-92-2.html.
How to buy sec-butanol from China?
Request a quote on cnchemshop.com for sec-butanol (CAS 78-92-2). State purity, packing, quantity and destination port. SKYSEVEN Chemical provides COA/SDS and aims to reply within 24 hours (CST, UTC+8).
What are the key physical properties of sec-butanol?
Key properties of sec-butanol include melting point -115℃, boiling point 99.5℃, density 0.8. Always verify against the latest COA and SDS for your lot.
| Chinese name | sec-butanol |
| English Name | Tert-butyl alcohol |
| Alias | Secondary butanol Butanol Dibutanol of secondary butanol of 2-butanol of 2-butanol Second butanol 2-butanol, anhydrous of (±)-2-butanol |
| English alias | 2-Butanol BUTAN-2-OL SEC-BUTANOL S-BUTYL ALCOHOL BUTYLENE HYDRATE sec-Butyl alcohol SEC-BUTYL ALCOHOL (Delta1)-2-Butanol Tert-butyl alcohol METHYLETHYLCARBINOL SECONDARY BUTYL ALCOHOL |
| CAS | 78-92-2 |
| EINECS | 201-158-5 |
| Chemical formula | C4H10O |
| molecular weight | 74.12 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C4H10O/c1-3-4(2)5/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3 |
| InChIKey | BTANRVKWQNVYAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Density | 0.808g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| melting point | −115°C(lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 98°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 80°F |
| water solubility | 12.5 g/100 mL (20 °c) |
| Vapor pressure | 12.5mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| steam density | 2.6 (vs air) |
| solubility | 125g/l |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.397(lit.) |
| acidity coefficient | >14 (Schwarzenbach et al., 1993) |
| Storage conditions | Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
| Stability | stability. Flammable. Substances to be avoided include acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidizing agents and halogens. |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Color | Colorless |
| Smell | Strong, pleasant. |
| Merck | 14,1541 |
| BRN | 1718765 |
| explosion limit value | 1.4-9.8%(V) |
| Exposure Limits | TLV-TWA 450 mg/m3 (150 ppm) (NIOSH),305 mg/m3 (100 ppm) (ACGIH); IDLH10,000 ppm. |
| physicochemical properties | colorless transparent slightly sticky flammable liquid, strong special smell. Melting point -114.7 ℃, boiling point 99.5 ℃, relative density (d204)0.808~0.809, refractive index (nD25)1.3949, flash point 23.9 ℃. Soluble in water, miscible in ethanol and ether. |
| Dangerous Goods Signs | Xi-Irritant Items |
| Risk Terms | R10-Flammable. , R36/37-Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. -R67-Vapor may cause drowsiness and dizziness. |
| Security terminology | S13-Keep away from food, beverages and animal feed. , S24/25-Avoid skin and eye contact. S26- After contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. -S46-If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or label. S7/9 - |
| Dangerous Goods Transport Number | UN 1120 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | EO1750000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Customs number | 29051490 |
| Hazard Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Upstream raw materials | Butene |
| Downstream Products | 2-Butanone |
Secondary butanol -Properties
colorless transparent liquid, with special aroma like wine. Soluble in ethanol, ether and other organic solvents, slightly soluble in water.
Secondary butanol -preparation
can be obtained from acetaldehyde by shrinkage and dehydration to form crotonaldehyde, which is obtained by catalytic hydrogenation. Or grain starch as raw material, through fermentation, separation.
Secondary butanol -Uses
Butanol is mainly used to prepare edible flavors such as banana, cream, whiskey and cheese. 3 4 mg/kg in candy; 3 2 mg/kg in baked goods; 12 mg/kg in soft drinks and 7.0 mg/kg in cold drinks; 4.0 mg/kg in cream; Alcohol 1.0 mg/kg.
Sec-butanol -Introduction
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