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Butanol
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Chemicals
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Functional Organic Products
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Alcohols
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Liquid

Product
Isobutanol
Abbreviation
IBA
Names
2-Methyl-propan-1-ol; 2-Methylpropan-1-ol; Isobutyl alcohol; 2-Methyl-1-propanol; 2-Methylpropyl alcohol; Isopropylcarbinol

Description

Isobutanol is an organic compound with the formula (CH3)2CHCH2OH (sometimes represented as i-BuOH). This colorless, flammable liquid with a characteristic smell is mainly used as a solvent either directly or as its esters. 

Isobutanol is produced by the hydrofformylation of propylene.

The uses of isobutanol and 1-butanol are similar. They are often used interchangeably. The main applications are as varnishes and precursors to esters, which are useful solvents, e.g. isobutyl acetate. Isobutyl esters of phthalic, adipic, and related dicarboxylic acids are common plasticizers. Isobutanol is also a component of some biofuels.

 

Source: Wikipedia, Isobutanol. (Accessed 29th Nov 2024)

 

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Identifiers
logo CAS Number
78-83-1
logo EC Number
201-148-0
logo ECHA InfoCard
100.001.044
logo IUPAC Name
2-Methyl-propan-1-ol
logo PubChem ID
6560
Chemical Data
Chemical Formula

C4H10O

Molecular Weight (g/mol)
74.122
Boiling Point (°C)
107.89
Melting Point (°C)
-108
Sulfur Content (wt%)
0
Specific Gravity
0.80
Crude Data
API Gravity
44.93
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