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Butan‑2‑Ol (Pure) – 500ml, also known as 2‑Butanol, Sec‑Butyl Alcohol, or Sec‑Butanol, is a Laboratory Reagent (LR) grade solvent supplied exclusively for educational laboratory use. This organic liquid is commonly used in secondary‑level chemistry to support investigations involving alcohols and organic compounds.
Supplied as a clear, colourless liquid, butan‑2‑ol is well suited to supervised classroom and teacher‑led practical work. It is typically used to explore topics such as organic functional groups, physical properties of alcohols, and reaction behaviour. The 500ml pack size makes it suitable for repeated demonstrations and controlled experimental use in school laboratories.
Due to transport and safety regulations, this chemical is supplied only to educational establishments and is shipped strictly to school or institutional addresses.
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Suitable for GCSE and A Level chemistry, butan‑2‑ol may be used in supervised practical activities to support learning about:
Supplied responsibly and in line with shipping regulations, Butan‑2‑Ol (Pure) 500ml is a useful and curriculum‑relevant solvent for delivering effective secondary‑level organic chemistry teaching.
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