Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India

Tertiary Butyl Alcohol (Product Code: SCL-991/238) is an analytical reagent grade tertiary alcohol, also called tert-butanol or 2-methylpropan-2-ol, used to classify alcohols and demonstrate SN1 substitution in college and senior-school organic chemistry laboratories. It is the standard tertiary example in the Lucas and oxidation tests and comes in a 500 ml pack with its MSDS. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, a lab chemicals supplier in India.

Specifications

What Is Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Used For?

To classify alcohols, students shake a few drops with Lucas reagent (zinc chloride in concentrated hydrochloric acid): tertiary butyl alcohol turns cloudy almost at once as the insoluble chloride separates, a secondary alcohol such as propan-2-ol clouds more slowly, and a primary alcohol shows little change at room temperature. With acidified potassium permanganate or dichromate the tertiary alcohol leaves the colour unchanged, because its central carbon carries no hydrogen to lose. Shaking it with concentrated hydrochloric acid in a separating funnel gives tert-butyl chloride, a clean classroom example of an SN1 reaction.

Its melting point lies close to room temperature, so the contents may be solid or partly solid in a cool store. Warm the closed bottle gently in a warm water bath, never over a flame, until it is fully liquid. The alcohol is highly flammable and its vapour irritates the eyes, so use it away from burners and in a well-ventilated room. An organic chemistry model kit helps students see why the three methyl groups crowd the central carbon and change its reactivity.

Supplier

This alcohol is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which does business as ScienceLab from Ambala, Haryana, India. Organic reagents and solvents are sourced for teaching and research laboratories, and flammable liquids are dispatched according to carrier rules for customers in India and international markets. See the company profile for more about ScienceLab.

Related Chemistry Lab Products

Reagents and apparatus for alcohol classification practicals:

• Propane-2-ol — a secondary alcohol to compare in the Lucas and oxidation tests
• Hydrochloric Acid Cone. C.P grade — for Lucas reagent and the tert-butyl chloride preparation
• Potassium Permanganate — the oxidising agent that tertiary alcohols leave unchanged
• Water Bath — gentle, flame-free warming to re-liquefy the alcohol
• NCERT Molecular Model Kit — for building primary, secondary and tertiary alcohol structures

More organic reagents are available in the Chemistry Lab category.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why has the Tertiary Butyl Alcohol turned solid in the bottle?
Because tertiary butyl alcohol freezes at a temperature close to normal room temperature. Stand the closed bottle in warm water until the contents melt; the reagent is not spoiled by freezing, but never warm it over a flame.

How does Tertiary Butyl Alcohol respond in the Lucas test?
Tertiary butyl alcohol turns Lucas reagent cloudy almost immediately as the insoluble chloride separates, the classic sign of a tertiary alcohol, which distinguishes it from secondary alcohols that react slowly and primary alcohols that barely react at room temperature.

Will acidified dichromate oxidise Tertiary Butyl Alcohol?
Not under normal laboratory conditions. With tertiary butyl alcohol the orange dichromate colour remains, because its central carbon carries no hydrogen to lose, while primary and secondary alcohols turn the reagent green.

How should Tertiary Butyl Alcohol be stored?
Store tertiary butyl alcohol in a tightly closed container inside a flammables cabinet, away from heat, sparks and oxidising agents. The MSDS supplied with the 500 ml pack details fire-fighting measures, first aid and safe disposal.

What is the shelf life of Tertiary Butyl Alcohol?
No blanket shelf life is stated for tertiary butyl alcohol, because shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions. Ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted, and keep the cap tight to limit evaporation.

Who supplies Tertiary Butyl Alcohol?
Tertiary Butyl Alcohol is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd, trading as ScienceLab, Ambala, Haryana, India, in 500 ml analytical reagent packs with an MSDS, for colleges, universities and senior-school laboratories in India and international markets.

Can Tertiary Butyl Alcohol be sent to customers outside India?
It can be, subject to transport rules. As a flammable liquid, tertiary butyl alcohol is regulated in transit, so export depends on the destination and carrier; share your requirement through the contact page for a confirmed answer.

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Last updated: 24 September 2026