Butan-2-ol C.A.S. number 78-92-2

Prepared at the 25th JECFA (1981), published in FNP 19 (1981) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd JECFA
(2004). No ADI was allocated at the 23rd JECFA (1979)
SYNONYMS Secondary butyl alcohol, 2-hydroxybutane
DEFINITION
Chemical names 2-Butanol, butan-2-ol
C.A.S. number 78-92-2
Chemical formula C4H10O
Formula weight 74.12
DESCRIPTION Colourless, clear, slightly viscous, flammable liquid, with a characteristic odour
FUNCTIONAL USES Extraction solvent, flavouring agent (see Volume 5)