Chemical Name: Isobutanol, Methylpropan, Isobutyl Alcohol, Methylpropyl Alcohol, Iba, Isopropyl Carbinol, 2-Methyl-1-Propanol
Chemical Formula: C4H10O
Group: Alcohol
CAS No: 78-83-1
EINECS No: 201-148-0
HS Code: 2905.14.90.00.11
Appearance: Clear Liquid
Odor: Characteristic, Sweet, Musty Odor
Boiling Point: 108.3 °C
Flash Point: 27.8 °C
Lower Flammability/Explosion Limit: 1.7% (V)
Upper Flammability/Explosion Limit: 10.6% (V)
Autoignition Temperature: 415°C
Vapor Pressure: 1.2 kPa (20 °C)
Density: 802 kg/m³ (20 °C)
Melting Point: -107.8 °C
Solubility in Water: 10% (NIOSH)
UN No: 1212
Hazard Class: 3
Packing Group: III
Proper Shipping Name:
Isobutyl Alcohol
EMS No: F-E, S-D
Marine Pollutant: No
IATA Label: Flammable Liquid
Packaging Type: Can, Drum, IBC Tank, Bulk
Definition
Isobutanol is an alcohol with the formula (CH3)2CHCH2OH.
It has a characteristic odor and is used as a solvent.
Its isomers n-butanol, 2-butanol, and tert-butanol hold an important place in industry.
Areas of Use
Isobutanol is used as a solvent in the paint and varnish industry, as a flavoring agent in the food industry, and in ink manufacturing.
Isobutanol is used in the production of automotive paints and varnishes, and as a gasoline additive to reduce carburetor icing.
Isobutanol is used as a plasticizer in plastics, rubbers, and other dispersions.