High-Stability Isobutanol: Polymer Processing Auxiliary

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Isobutanol is a versatile organic alcohol and essential industrial chemical, valued for its balanced solubility and reactivity. As a colorless liquid with a mild, characteristic odor, isobutanol stands out as a high-performance solvent, seamlessly blending with most organic solvents while being slightly soluble in water.

This adaptable isobutanol serves dual roles: it acts as a key feedstock for synthesizing esters, coatings, and plasticizers, and as a critical additive in fuels, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Its low volatility and stable chemical nature make isobutanol ideal for formulations requiring consistency, from industrial cleaners to food flavorings.

Despite being flammable, isobutanol remains a cornerstone in global manufacturing, trusted for its reliability and versatility across diverse industrial applications.

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Property	Isobutyl Alcohol (IBA)
1. Basic Information
- Chemical Name	Isobutyl Alcohol / 2-Methyl-1-propanol
- Molecular Formula	C₄H₁₀O / (CH₃)₂CHCH₂OH
- CAS No.	78-83-1
- Structure	Primary alcohol with a branched chain (isomer of n-butanol).
2. Physical Properties
- Appearance & Odor	Colorless liquid with a characteristic sweet, wine-like odor.
- Solubility	Partially miscible with water (~8.5% w/w at 20°C). Miscible with most organic solvents (ethanol, ether, etc.).
- Boiling Point	108°C
- Melting Point	-108°C
- Flash Point	28°C (closed cup) – Key safety parameter.
- Density	~0.802 g/cm³ at 20°C (lighter than water).
- Refractive Index	~1.395
- Viscosity	Low (~3.95 mPa·s at 20°C).
3. Chemical Properties
- Reactivity	Typical primary alcohol. Undergoes esterification, oxidation, etherification, and substitution reactions.
- Key Reaction	Esterification (e.g., with acetic acid to form iso-butyl acetate, a common solvent).
4. Safety & Handling (GHS Classification Summary)
- Flammability	Flammable Liquid (Category 3) – Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames.
- Health Hazards	Causes skin and serious eye irritation (Category 2). Harmful if swallowed or inhaled.
- Storage	Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, tightly closed. Ground containers during transfer.
- Incompatibility	Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids.

Isobutanol (CAS 78-83-1) is a premium aliphatic alcohol and indispensable industrial chemical, presenting as a clear, colorless liquid with a subtle, characteristic alcoholic scent. Praised for its balanced hydrophilic-lipophilic properties and steady chemical reactivity, isobutanol serves as a multi-functional core material that satisfies the strict quality benchmarks of modern chemical processing and formulation.

Broadly employed across worldwide industrial systems, isobutanol acts first as a high-efficiency solvent for resin dilution, paint manufacturing and industrial degreasing; it also functions as a critical intermediate for synthesizing specialty esters, plasticizers and pharmaceutical raw materials. These downstream products further bolster key sectors such as automotive component coating, cosmetic fragrance production, food flavor blending, fuel additive manufacturing and agrochemical formulation.

Our isobutanol product provides a full spectrum of grade choices (industrial-grade, polymerization-grade and pharmaceutical-grade) to cater to varied application scenarios, with rigorous quality inspection protocols ensuring ultra-low impurity levels and uniform product performance. We commit to stable bulk delivery, comprehensive hazardous cargo certification (including MSDS, UN shipping documents and customs clearance papers), and customized logistics plans optimized for flammable liquid transit. Moreover, our dedicated technical service team offers one-on-one support—such as formulation optimization advice, storage and handling protocols, and safety compliance guidance—to maximize your production efficiency and operational security.

Specification of Xylene

Item	Specification
Appearance	Transparent liquid, free of suspended impurities
Color (Pt-Co Scale) ≤	10
Density (ρ 20℃), g/cm³	0.801-0.803
Isobutanol Content, % ≥	99.3
Acidity (as Acetic Acid), % ≤	0. 003
Water Content, % ≤	0.15
Evaporation Residue, % ≤	0.004