CAS Number : 75‑65‑0
Synonyms : tert‑Butyl alcohol; 2‑Methyl‑2‑propanol; Trimethylcarbinol; TBA
Chemical Formula :C₄H₁₀O
Product Introduction
Tertiary butanol is the simplest tertiary alcohol—a colourless solid or liquid (depending on temperature) with a camphor-like odour. It’s water-miscible and serves as a solvent, denaturant, fuel additive, and chemical intermediate.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless solid (below 25 °C) or liquid (above) |
| Odour | Camphor-like |
| Density @ 25 °C | 0.775–0.80 g/mL |
| Melting Point | 23–26 °C |
| Boiling Point | 82–84 °C |
| Flash Point | ~11–12 °C |
| Solubility | Miscible with water, ethanol, ether |
| Molecular Weight | 74.12 g/mol |