(-)-2-Butanol
IUPAC: (2R)-butan-2-ol
Plain text
Chemfused. (2026). (-)-2-Butanol, CAS 14898-79-4. Retrieved 2026-04-28 from https://chemfused.com/cas/14898-79-4
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@misc{chemfused-cas-14898794,
title = {(-)-2-Butanol, CAS 14898-79-4},
author = {Chemfused},
year = {2026},
url = {https://chemfused.com/cas/14898-79-4},
urldate = {2026-04-28}
}
(-)-2-Butanol (CAS 14898-79-4) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C4H10O and molecular weight 74.12 g/mol . GHS signal word: Warning. Hazard classifications: Flammable, Health Hazard.
What is (-)-2-Butanol?
- Molecular Formula
- C4H10O
- Molecular Weight
- 74.12 g/mol
Description
(2R)-butan-2-ol is a butan-2-ol. It is an enantiomer of a (2S)-butan-2-ol.
Structure Identifiers
- SMILES
- CC[C@@H](C)O
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C4H10O/c1-3-4(2)5/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3/t4-/m1/s1
- InChIKey
- BTANRVKWQNVYAZ-SCSAIBSYSA-N
Properties
Computed
Calculated molecular descriptors used in drug design and computational chemistry.
- Exact Mass
- 74.0732 Da
- XLogP
- 0.60
- TPSA
- 20.2 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 1
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 1
- Complexity
- 20
- Formal Charge
- 0
Safety information
Signal Word
GHS Pictograms
GHS02
GHS07
Hazard Statements
- H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
Precautionary Statements
- 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
- P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
- P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing
- P370+P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction
- P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
- P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
- P405 Store locked up
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Synonyms (52)
- B0926
- DB02606
- F036121
- SY050112
- 238-967-8
- BDBM36156
- DB-009351
- EBC-47549
- l-butanol
- 14898-79-4
- CS-0128797
- DLH38K423J
- HY-W087952
- NS00068696
- 2-Butanol #
- CHEBI:35686
- Z1203162396
- EN300-116233
- MFCD00064280
- SCHEMBL55049
- (-)-2-Butanol
- (R)-2-Butanol
- AKOS007930086
- SCHEMBL448834
- (2R)-2-Butanol
- (R)-Butan-2-ol
- DTXSID30904709
- RefChem:467344
- SCHEMBL1216762
- SCHEMBL1505771
- SCHEMBL2394589
- (2R)-butan-2-ol
- 2-Butanol, (-)-
- 2-Butanol, (R)-
- DTXCID001333818
- R-(-)-2-Butanol
- SCHEMBL28477029
- UNII-DLH38K423J
- (R)-(-)2-butanol
- 2-Butanol, (2R)-
- EINECS 238-967-8
- (R)-(-)-2-Butanol
- r-(-)-sec-butanol
- (r)-(-)-sec-butanol
- 2-butanol, (-)-isomer
- (R)-(-)-2-Butanol, 99%
- 2-Butanol, (2R)- (9CI)
- (R)-(-)-sec-butyl alcohol
- (R)-(?)-sec-Butyl alcohol
- BUTYL ALCOHOL L-FORM [MI]
Show 2 more names Show fewer names
- sec-Butyl Alcohol, (R)-(-)-
- DC85DE0F-332E-491E-BC2E-35FEBD70F756
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of (-)-2-Butanol?
The CAS Registry Number for (-)-2-Butanol is 14898-79-4.
What is the IUPAC name of (-)-2-Butanol?
The IUPAC name of (-)-2-Butanol is (2R)-butan-2-ol.
What is the molecular formula of (-)-2-Butanol?
(-)-2-Butanol has the molecular formula C4H10O and a molecular weight of 74.12 g/mol.
What is the SMILES notation for (-)-2-Butanol?
The SMILES notation for (-)-2-Butanol is CC[C@@H](C)O.
Is (-)-2-Butanol hazardous?
(-)-2-Butanol carries the following GHS hazard classifications: Flammable, Health Hazard. Signal word: Warning.
What are other names for (-)-2-Butanol?
(-)-2-Butanol is also known as (-)-2-Butanol, (2R)-2-Butanol, (2R)-butan-2-ol, (R)-(-)-2-Butanol, (R)-(-)-2-Butanol, 99%.
Data sourced from PubChem CID 84682. Last updated .
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