tert-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

IUPAC: 2-Methylpropan-2-ol

CAS: 75-65-0

Overview

tert-Butanol is unique among butanol isomers as it is a solid near room temperature. It is used as a solvent and gasoline additive.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	10	1.0080
Carbon	C	4	12.0110
Oxygen	O	1	15.9990

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×10

13.6%

Carbon ×4

64.8%

Oxygen ×1

21.6%

Uses

• Solvent
• Gasoline oxygenate
• Chemical intermediate

Fun Facts

✦ One of the few alcohols that is solid at room temperature

Safety

⚠ Flammable
⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

CC(C)(C)O

Properties

Type: organic
State: solid
Molar Mass: 74.12 g/mol
Density: 0.7750 g/cm³
Melting Point: 25.7 °C
Boiling Point: 82.4 °C
Solubility: miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 74.0732
XLogP: 0.5
TPSA: 20.2 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 1
H-Bond Acceptors: 1
Rotatable Bonds: 0
Heavy Atoms: 5
Complexity: 25.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is tert-Butanol?

tert-Butanol (C₄H₁₀O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 2-Methylpropan-2-ol.

What is the molecular weight of tert-Butanol?

tert-Butanol has a molar mass of 74.12 g/mol.

What state is tert-Butanol at room temperature?

tert-Butanol is a solid at room temperature.

Is tert-Butanol organic or inorganic?

tert-Butanol is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up tert-Butanol?

tert-Butanol (C₄H₁₀O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).