R-(-)-2-Butanol

Synonym(s):(R)-(−)-sec-Butyl alcohol

Colorless to light yellow liqui

(R)-(?)-2-Butanol can be used as a reagent in the synthesis of:

1-[(S)-2-butyl]-3,5 diphenyl-1H-1,2,4 triazole from 3,5 diphenyl-1H-1,2,4 triazole by Mitsunobu reaction.
2-butyl tosylate building block by reacting with toluenesulfonyl chloride.

ChEBI: (2R)-butan-2-ol is a butan-2-ol. It is an enantiomer of a (2S)-butan-2-ol.

Melting point:	-114 °C
alpha	-13 º (neat)
Boiling point:	97-100 °C (lit.)
Density	0.807 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
vapor density	2.6 (vs air)
vapor pressure	12.5 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index	n20/D 1.397(lit.)
Flash point:	80 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	Liquid
pka	15.31±0.20(Predicted)
Specific Gravity	0.81
color	Clear colorless
Odor	at 100.00 %. oily wine
optical activity	[α]20/D 13°, neat
explosive limit	9.8%
Water Solubility	125 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck	14,1541
BRN	1718764
CAS DataBase Reference	14898-79-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	2-Butanol, (R)-(14898-79-4)

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H225:Flammable liquids H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H336:Specific target organ toxicity,single exposure; Narcotic effects
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P242:Use only non-sparking tools. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.