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| IUPAC name | 2-Methylpropan-1-ol |
| Other names | Isobutyl alcohol, IBA, 2-methylpropyl alcohol |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 78-83-1 |
| RTECS number | NP9625000 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C4H10O |
| Molar mass | 74.12 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Density | 0.802 g/cm³, liquid |
| Melting point |
-108 °C (165 K) |
| Boiling point |
108 °C (380 K) |
| Solubility in water | Limited solubility |
| Viscosity | 3.95 centipoise at 20°C |
| Hazards | |
| MSDS | External MSDS |
| Main hazards | Flammable |
| NFPA 704 |
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| R/S statement | R: 10-20-22-36-37-38 S: 7-16-24/25-26 |
| Flash point | 28 °C |
| Related compounds | |
| Related alcohols | Isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, 2-butanol |
| Related compounds | acetone, propylene, diisopropyl ether |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox references |
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Isobutanol (IUPAC nomenclature: 2-methylpropan-1-ol; also known as 2-methylpropyl alcohol, among other names) is a colorless, flammable, organic compound with a characteristic smell. Its isomers are n-butanol, 2-butanol, and tert-butanol. It is classified as an alcohol, and, as such, it is widely used as a solvent in chemical reactions, as well as being a useful starting material for organic synthesis.
Isobutanol is produced naturally during the fermentation of carbohydrates. It may also be a by-product of the decay process of organic matter.
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Applications
The main use of isobutanol is as starting material in the manufacture of isobutyl acetate, which is mostly used in the production of lacquer and similar coatings. Isobutyl acetate is also used in the food industry as flavouring agent.
Isobutanol is also used in the industrial synthesis of derivative esters. Isobutyl esters such as diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) are used as plasticizer agents in plastics, rubbers, and other dispersions.
Other applications of isobutanol include its use as a solvent in paint, varnish removers and inks. Its addition in small amounts into paints reduces their viscosity, improves brush flow, and retards the formation of oil residues (known as blush) on painted surfaces.
Minor uses include its inclusion as gasoline additive for spark-ignition engines, wherein it helps to prevent carburetor icing, polishers and cleaners. It is used as chemical extractant in the production of organic compounds, and as mobile phase in thin layer chromatography.
Safety
Isobutanol is a volatile, flammable liquid that should be stored and used in well-ventilated areas. It is moderately irritating to the skin and greatly irritating to the eyes, mucous membranes, and respiratory tract. Exposure to high concentrations of its vapour can cause temporary narcosis.
Isobutanol is considered to be slightly toxic and it has been shown to cause liver damage in mice and humans. Ingestion may also lead to alcohol poisoning.
MSDS http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/i7600.htm
References
- Health and Safety Guide for Isobutanol. World Health Organisation, 1987. Last accessed October 5, 2005.
External links
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Butanol
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