5 Questions
How is butan-2-ol primarily manufactured industrially?
Hydration of 1-butene or 2-butene
What is the structural formula of butan-2-ol?
CH3CH(OH)CH2CH3
What is the stereochemistry of butan-2-ol?
It can exist as (R)-(−)-butan-2-ol and (S)-(+)-butan-2-ol
What is the primary industrial application of butan-2-ol?
Precursor to the industrial solvent methyl ethyl ketone
What is the role of sulfuric acid in the industrial manufacture of butan-2-ol?
It is used as a catalyst for the hydration of 1-butene or 2-butene
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