Oxo alcohols
Isobutanol
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Isobutanol is used in the organic syntheses, in the production of plasticisers, amino resins and varnishes. Isobutanol (oxo alcohol) is also a good solvent. |
| BRAND | ZAK S.A. |
| CATEGORY | Oxo alcohols |
TRADE NAME: Isobutanol CAS 78-83-1 CHEMICAL NAME: Isobutanol, IBA, isobutyl alcohol, 2-Methylopropan-1-ol CHEMICAL SYMBOL: CH3CH(CH3)CH2OH CN: 2905 14 90 PROPERTIES: Isobutanol is a colourless and clear transparent liquid with the characteristic odour. PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION Isobutanol is reckoned among hazardous materials according to RID/ADR regulations.
USES Isobutanol is used in the organic syntheses, in the production of plasticisers, amino resins and varnishes. Also, it is a good solvent. |
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QUALITY SPECIFICATION
| Parameter | Unit | Value | Methods |
| Isobutanol, not less than | % m/m | 99.8 | ZAK’s own method |
| Colour, not more than Pt/Co scale | APHA | 5 | ISO 6271 |
| Density at 20°C, within | g/cm3 | 0.802 – 0.804 | by aerometer |
| Acids expressed as acetic acid, not more than | % m/m | 0.003 | ASTM D 1613 |
| Aldehydes expressed as butyraldehyde, not more than | % m/m | 0.05 | BS 4583 |
| Water content, not more than | % m/m | 0.10 | ISO 760 |
