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Isobutanol

(isobutyl alcohol) EMPLURA®

Synonym(s):

Isobutanol, Isobutylalcohol, 2-Methyl-1-propanol, Iso-Butanol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
74.12
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12191502
EC Index Number:
201-148-0
NACRES:
NA.21

vapor pressure

12 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

product line

EMPLURA®

Assay

≥98.5% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

430 °C

potency

>2830 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
2460 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rat)

expl. lim.

1.5-12 % (v/v)

impurities

≤0.005% Free acid (as C3H7COOH)
≤0.02% Acetone (GC)
≤0.03% Isobutyraldehyde (GC)
≤0.05% Water

pH

7 (20 °C, 80 g/L in H2O)

bp

106-108 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-108 °C

transition temp

flash point 28 °C

solubility

85 g/L

density

0.802 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C4H10O/c1-4(2)3-5/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

ZXEKIIBDNHEJCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

EMPLURA® is our low-cost alternative to high-purity qualities. With EMPLURA we offer a range of solvents for a plurality of basic applications in non-regulated industries and for less demanding applications, preparative laboratory work and cleaning purposes. EMPLURA solvents provide adequate specifications with the most important parameters.

Application


  • Application of Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy for the Assessment of Wine Spoilage Indicators: This study showcases the use of isobutanol as a standard in assessing wine quality through spectroscopic methods, highlighting its role in ensuring the quality and safety of food and beverages (Teixeira Dos Santos et al., 2024).

  • Energy-Saving Electrochemical Hydrogen Production Coupled with Biomass-Derived Isobutanol Upgrading: Focuses on integrating isobutanol production from biomass with hydrogen production processes, illustrating its application in enhancing energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies (Du et al., 2024).

  • Effects of Core Size and Surfactant Choice on Fluid Saturation Development in Surfactant/Polymer Corefloods: Although indirectly related, this research can incorporate isobutanol as a component in formulations to optimize the extraction processes in the oil and gas industry, showcasing its role in industrial applications (Rovelli et al., 2024).

Analysis Note

Purity (GC): ≥ 98.5 %
Identity (IR): conforms
Free acid (as C₃H₇COOH): ≤ 0.005 %
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.801 - 0.802
Acetone (GC): ≤ 0.02 %
Isobutyraldehyde (GC): ≤ 0.03 %
Water: ≤ 0.05 %

Legal Information

EMPLURA is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

82.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

28 °C - closed cup


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FSL

Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

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