Specification of Isobutanol Isobutanol Isobutanol Isobutanol Isobutanol
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, the other butanols,
include n-butanol, 2-butanol, and tert-butanol, all of which are important
industrially.
The uses of isobutanol and n-butanol are similar.
They are often used interchangeably. The main applications are as varnishes and
precursors to esters, which are useful solvents, e.g. isobutyl acetate.
Isobutyl esters of phthalic, adipic, and related dicarboxylic acids are common
plasticizers. Isobutanol is also a component of some biofuels.
