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Isobutanol

Isobutanol

CAS Number: 78-83-1

Molecular Formula: C4H10O

Purity: Isobutanol 99% purity

About Isobutanol

Isobutanol (CAS 78-83-1) is experiencing a strategic pivot within the North American specialty solvents market as domestic custom synthesis services increasingly utilize General Industry purity 98% material for the production of esters and phthalate plasticizers to meet localized manufacturing demand. 2-Methyl-1-propan...

Synonyms

  • 2-methyl-1-propanol
  • isobutanol
  • isobutyl alcohol
  • isobutyl alcohol, aluminum salt
  • isobutyl alcohol, sodium salt
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Isobutanol Specifications

CAS Number
78-83-1
Molecular Formula
C4H10O
Molecular Weight
74.12 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2-methylpropan-1-ol
Canonical SMILES
CC(C)CO
InChI Key
ZXEKIIBDNHEJCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C4H10O/c1-4(2)3-5/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3
HSN No
29051490
melting_point
-162 °F (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
225 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
solubility
50 to 100 mg/mL at 61 °F (NTP, 1992)
density
0.802 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
logP
log Kow = 0.76
Molecular Weight
74.12 g/mol
Purity
Isobutanol 99% purity

Chemical Intermediate

A primary building block used as a raw material for the synthesis of coating resins, isobutyl acrylate, isobutyl acetate, and isobutyl methacrylate

Industrial Solvent

A versatile medium-boiling organic solvent widely employed in the formulation of paints, varnishes, lacquers, and printing inks to improve flow, leveling, and viscosity reduction

Biofuel Component

A high-energy density alcohol used as a renewable transportation fuel or gasoline additive to enhance engine performance and reduce carburetor icing

Plasticizer Precursor

A critical starting material in the production of isobutyl esters such as diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) used to enhance the flexibility and durability of plastics and rubbers

Extraction Solvent

A selective chemical extractant utilized in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries for the purification of organic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients

Lubricant and Fuel Additive

A functional component used in the manufacture of anti-corrosion inhibitors for engine oils and as a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production.

  1. 2-methyl-1-propanol
  2. isobutanol
  3. isobutyl alcohol
  4. isobutyl alcohol, aluminum salt
  5. isobutyl alcohol, sodium salt

Isobutanol FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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