What are the properties of Isobutanol chemical? CAS 78-83-1

What is Isobutanol (IBA CAS 78-83-1)?

Isobutanol (also known as Isobutyl Alcohol) is a branched-chain alcohol with the chemical formula C₄H₉OH. It is an isomer of butanol (along with n-butanol, sec-butanol, and tert-butanol). Isobutanol chemical is miscible with water and many organic solvents and is widely used in solvent, chemical intermediate, and fuel additive applications.

What are the properties of Isobutanol chemical?

Molecular Formula: C₄H₉OH

IUPAC Name: 2-Methylpropan-1-ol

Boiling Point: 108°C (226°F)

Melting Point: -108°C (-162°F)

Density: 0.802 g/cm³ at 20°C

Flash Point: 35°C (95°F) – flammable

Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol, and ether; partially soluble in chloroform and benzene.

What is Isobutanol chemical Used for?

1. Isobutanol chemical is used as a cosolvent of cellulose nitrate and solvent of ethyl cellulose, polyvinyl butyral, a variety of oils, rubber, natural resin.

2. Isobutyl alcohol IBA is mainly used as raw material in the production of diisobutyl phthalate which is used as plasticiser and isobutyl acetate which is used in the manufacture of lacquer and similar coatings, in the food industry as a flavouring agent and as diluent of adhesive. There is a small part for the production of isobutyl butyrate, isobutyl lactate, etc.

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