Isobutyl Alcohol
Isobutanol (IUPAC nomenclature: 2-methylpropan-1-ol) 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. Its isomers, the other butanols, include n-butanol, 2-butanol, and tert-butanol, all of which are important industrially.
- Synonyms
- 1-hydroxymethylpropane I 2-methyl-1-propanol I i-Butyl alcohol I isobutanol
- Chemical Formula
- C4H10O
- CAS Number
- 78-83-1
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 74.12 g/mol
- Melting Point
- -72 °C
- Boiling Point
- 108 °C
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Solvents