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2-METHYL-2-BUTENOL

2-Methyl-2-buten-1-ol is a primary alcohol.

Molecular structure

Definition

2-Methyl-2-buten-1-ol is a primary alcohol.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII FF5W0ROP10 · registered name 2-METHYLBUT-2-EN-1-OL, (2E)- · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

2-METHYL-2-BUTENOLINCI2-Buten-1-ol, 2-methyl-Synonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
4675-87-0
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
225-127-0
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID2063553
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID9040508
IUPAC
2-Methylbut-2-en-1-ol
Molecular formula
C5H10O
Molecular weight
86.134 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Colourless liquid, Green oily aroma
Boiling point
137.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg · 136-138 °C
Solubility
Slightly soluble · Soluble (in ethanol)
Density
0.863-0.869
Water solubility
40940 ㎎/ℓ
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
1.17
Molecular weight
86.13

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 3 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Flavouring and nutrient2
  • Fragrance1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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