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Isobutanol
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Isobutanol |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Isobutyl alcohol;2-Methyl-1-propanol;IBA |
| Chinese name | 异丁醇 |
| Chinese synonyms | 2-甲基-1-丙醇;异丁基醇;IBA |
| Chemical category | Alcohol Solvents |
| CAS No. | 78-83-1 |
| EINECS No. | 201-148-0 |
| Molecular formula | C4H10O |
| Molecular weight | 74.12 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.5%; water ≤0.1%; acidity (as acetic acid) ≤0.005%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10; carbonyl ≤0.01%
Performance characteristics
Colorless transparent liquid, moderately soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents
Application scenarios
Coating solvent, plasticizer, isobutyl acetate production, pharmaceutical extractant, automotive refinish