Isobutanol - Isobutyl Alcohol - CAS 78-83-1

Isobutanol ? Isobutyl Alcohol ? CAS 78-83-1

Primary alcohol solvent for industrial formulations

L?isobutanol (or 2-methylpropan-1-ol) ? CAS 78-83-1 ? Is a colorless primary alcohol with a characteristic odor, used as a volatile solvent and chemical intermediate in numerous industrial applications.

Belonging to the family of primary alcohols, like isopropanol (IPA) or ethanol, it nevertheless exhibits limited water solubility, which makes it particularly suited to certain specific formulations.

DESCRIPTION

Isobutanol is recognized for its good solvent power with respect to many resins, oils, and organic compounds.

Its controlled volatility and solubilization properties make it a technical ingredient in the formulation of paints, varnishes, thinners, industrial cleaners, and strippers.

It is also used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis for the manufacture of esters, plasticizers, and other industrial compounds.

BENEFITS

• Effective primary alcohol solvent.

• Good solubilization capacity.

• Volatility suited to industrial applications.

• Compatible with many organic solvents.

• Versatile chemical intermediate.

• Suited for paint and varnish formulations.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

• Industrial solvent.

• Co-solvent in formulation.

• Viscosity adjustment.

• Improved resin solubility.

• Precursor in chemical synthesis.

APPLICATIONS

Paint and coating formulation:

• Industrial paints.

• Technical varnishes.

• Thinners.

• Strippers.

Industrial cleaners:

• Technical cleaners.

• Specific degreasing solvents.

Chemical synthesis:

• Ester production.

• Manufacture of chemical additives.

• Intermediate for plasticizers.

SECTORS OF ACTIVITY

• Chemical industry.

• Paint and varnish manufacturers.

• Coatings industry.

• Solvent and cleaner formulators.

• Laboratories and industrial synthesis.

GENERAL PROPERTIES

• CAS: 78-83-1

• Molecular formula: C?H??O

• Appearance: Colorless liquid

• Characteristic odor

• Low water solubility

• Good miscibility with organic solvents

Detailed technical data available via SDS.

SYNONYMS

• 2-methylpropan-1-ol

• Methylpropan-1-ol

• Isobutyl alcohol

• Isopropyl carbinol

COMPATIBILITY

• Organic resins.

• Hydrocarbon solvents.

• Solvent formulations.

• Systems requiring a low water-soluble primary alcohol.

Testing recommended depending on the formulation.

SAFETY / COMPLIANCE

• Professional use.

• Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

• Comply with applicable regulations for storage and handling of flammable solvents.