Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of (S)-(-)-2-Methylbutanol (CAS: 1565-80-6)?
Answer
(S)-(-)-2-Methylbutanol is a colorless liquid with a slightly acetone-like odor. It has a molecular weight of 98.15 g/mol and a boiling point of 83.7°C. The compound is slightly soluble in water and readily soluble in organic solvents. It shows good reactivity in nucleophilic substitution reactions and exhibits a slight acidity due to the hydroxyl group.
About
CAS No
1565-80-6
English Name
(S)-(-)-2-Methylbutanol
Molecular Formula
C5H12O
Molecular Weight
88.15 g/mol
SMILES
CC[C@H](C)CO
InChIKey
QPRQEDXDYOZYLA-YFKPBYRVSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-16 16:48
