Isobutanol

CAS Number: 78-83-1

Molecular Formula: C4H10O

Purity: Isobutanol 99% purity

About Isobutanol

Isobutanol (CAS 78-83-1) is a versatile primary alcohol extensively utilized as a critical solvent and feedstock within the API intermediates market, facilitating the synthesis of various esters and pharmaceutical precursors where high purity fine chemicals (Pharma/API purity 99% | General Industry purity 98%) are vita...

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

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.