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Butan-2-Ol Pure 500ml UN

SKU: 5120

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Butan‑2‑Ol (Pure) – 500ml

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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  • Available only to educational establishments
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  • Delivery restricted to school or institutional addresses
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  • Due to courier regulations, this item is non‑returnable (statutory rights unaffected)

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Key Specifications

  • Quantity: 500ml
  • Grade: Laboratory Reagent (LR)
  • Chemical name: Butan‑2‑Ol
  • Alternative names: 2‑Butanol, Sec‑Butyl Alcohol, Sec‑Butanol
  • CAS No: 78‑92‑2
  • UN Number: 1120
  • Supplied as a clear liquid solvent

Ideal for School Science Lessons

Suitable for GCSE and A Level chemistry, butan‑2‑ol may be used in supervised practical activities to support learning about:

  • Organic alcohols and functional groups
  • Comparing physical properties of solvents
  • Introduction to organic reaction behaviour
  • Safe handling of flammable liquids
  • Developing laboratory technique under controlled conditions

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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