Description
Iso-Butanol (IBA) is a clear liquid with a characteristic odor. It is miscible with all common solvents. It is obtained in Oxo Synthesis of Propylene (C3H6) and Synthesis gas (H2+CO).
| Spec. Description | Unit | Value | Test Method |
| Purity | wt.% | 99.0 min. | GC |
| Acidity as acetic acid | wt.% | 0.01 max. | IS 323 – 1959 |
| Water | wt.% | 0.2 max. | IS 2362 -1963 |
| Color | APHA | 10 | IS 4161 -1967 |
| Physical Properties | Unit | Value |
| Distillation range | °C, 1 atm | 106 – 108 |
| Specific gravity | @ 20/20°C | 0.802 – 0.804 |
| Non-volatiles | %wt. | 0.05 max. |
| Color | Clear & Colorless |
Chemical formula:
– Semi-structural formula C4H10O
CAS: 78-83-1
| Safety Information | |
| Skin Irritation |  |
| Flammable |  |
Molecular formula
Features
- Excellent Solvent for acid-curable lacquers and baking finishes derived from Urea, Melamine or Phenolic resins
- Reduces Viscosity and thus improves the brush ability and flow when added in small portions to Alkyl resin paints
Applications
- Flotation agents
Floor polishes
- Extractant in production of drugs and antibiotics, hormones, vitamins
Additive in gasoline
Anti-corrosion and anti-wear inhibitors in engine oils
- Agricultural chemicals intermediate
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