3-Methyl-2-butanol (
IUPAC
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name, commonly called ''sec''-isoamyl alcohol) is an
organic
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chemical compound
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. It is used as a
solvent
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and an intermediate in the manufacture of other chemicals.
[ The compound is one of the eight isomers of ]pentyl alcohol
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.
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Alcohol solvents
Alkanols
Secondary alcohols
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