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 are 1-butanol, 2-butanol, and tert-butanol, all of which are important industrially.
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1. It is used as the cosolvent of nitrocellulose,the solvent of ethyl cellulose, polyvinyl butyral,various oils,rubber and natural resin.Organic synthetic raw materials.It can be used to manufacture petroleum additives,antioxidants, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol,isobutyl acetate (paint solvent),plasticizers, synthetic rubber,artificial musk,fruit essential oil,esters and synthetic drugs.It can also be used to purify chemical reagents of salts such as strontium, barium and lithium and as advanced solvents.
2. Reagent for determination of calcium,strontium,barium,sodium, potassium,lithium,silver,chlorine and phosphite.Chromatographic analysis of reference materials.It is also a commonly used solvent and extractant.
3. Basic organic chemical raw materials,used as the thinner of adhesive,and as the solvent of ethyl cellulose,polyvinyl butyral,rubber,natural resin and various oils.It can also be used as a chemical reagent for purifying strontium, barium,lithium and other salts.
4. Mainly used as solvent and organic synthesis.
