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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. Its isomers, the other butanols, include n-butanol, 2-butanol, and tert-butanol, all of which are important industrially.

Other names

Isobutyl alcohol
IBA
2-Methyl-1-propanol
2-Methylpropyl alcohol
Isopropylcarbinol

Applications

Isobutanol has a variety of technical and industrial applications:

feedstock in the manufacture of isobutyl acetate, which is used in the production of lacquer and similar coatings, and in the food industry as a flavoring agent
precursor of derivative esters – isobutyl esters such as diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) are used as plasticizers in plastics, rubbers, and other dispersions
precursor of p-xylene, a building block for plastic bottles, textiles and clothing.
paint solvent
varnish remover
ink ingredient
paint additive, to reduce viscosity, improve brush flow, and retard formation of oil residues (blush) on painted surfaces
gasoline additive, to reduce carburetor icing
automotive polish additive
automotive paint cleaner additive
chemical extractant in production of organic compounds
mobile phase in thin layer chromatography.
potential gasoline alternative