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Name of the isomer Structure of the isomer Properties and uses

Butan-1-ol CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2OH Properties:


• State of Matter: Liquid
• Temperature of
Vaporization: 117.7°C
• Dissolvability: Mixes well
with water and organic solvents
• Smell: Has a distinct
alcohol-like scent

Uses:
• Used as a dissolving
agent in numerous sectors, like
paint, coating, and
pharmaceutical industries
• Acts as a stepping-stone
in the creation of chemicals like
esters and plasticizers
• Utilized in the formulation
of fragrances and flavors.

Butan-2-ol CH3-CH(OH)-CH2-CH3 Properties


• State of Matter: Liquid
• Temperature of
Vaporization: 99.5°C
• Dissolvability: Mixes well
with water and organic solvents
• Smell: Has a distinct
alcohol-like scent

• Used as a dissolving
agent in a variety of uses, such
as paint, coatings, and cleaning
supplies.
• Acts as a stepping-stone
in the creation of chemicals like
plasticizers and esters.
2-Methylpropan-2-ol (tert- (CH3)3COH Properties:
Butanol) • State of Matter: Liquid
• Temperature of
Vaporization: 82.3°C
• Dissolvability: Blends
seamlessly with water and
organic solvents
• Smell: Has a distinct
alcohol-like scent

Uses:
• Used as a dissolving
agent in numerous sectors, like
paint, coatings, and printing inks
• Acts as a stepping-stone
in the creation of chemicals like
esters and ethers
• Utilized as a fuel additive
and in the formulation of
biofuels.

ACTIVITY 4.2

Ester compound Structure How to prepare Properties Uses


name compound

Methyl Odor: It Flavor and


Methyl propanoate, also possesses a Fragrance
Propanoate referred to as fruity scent, Industry: Methyl
methyl reminiscent of propanoate is
propionate, can pears. employed as a
be synthesized flavor enhancer
via the Physical State: in the food
esterification Generally exists industry, adding
process as a liquid at to the fruity
involving normal room aroma of specific
methanol and temperature. food products.
propanoic acid.
This reaction is Solubility: It is Perfumery: Its
usually soluble in typical delightful fruity
facilitated by an organic solvents fragrance makes
acid, like sulfuric but exhibits it a valuable
acid. Here's a limited solubility ingredient in the
basic depiction in water. creation of
of the reaction: perfumes and
fragrances.
Chemical
Synthesis: It acts
as a key
component in
the production of
various organic
compounds in
the chemical
industry.

Solvent: Methyl
propanoate can
be utilized as a
solvent for a
wide range of
substances in
laboratory and
industrial
applications.

Post Test
1) B
2) C
3) A
4) A
5) B
6) C
7) A
8) C
9) D
10) A

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