Isobutyl alcohol ACS is a clear and colorless liquid. It is classified as a primary alcohol and falls under the category of aliphatic alcohols. Its chemical formula is C4H10O. It is also referred to as 2-methyl-1-propanol and isobutanol. This substance can mix well with alcohol and diethyl ether, while its miscibility with water is limited. Isobutyl alcohol serves as a reagent in various organic reactions. Due to its exceptional purity and quality, it finds extensive use in numerous industrial applications.
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Application :
- Isobutyl alcohol ACS is also used in the lipase-catalyzed production of biodiesel as an energy source.
- It is employed in the synthesis of new fluorinating reagents.
- It acts as a catalyst for liquid-phase esterification of acetic acid by ion-exchange resins.
- Dehydration of fermented isobutanol is useful for the production of renewable chemicals and fuels.
- It is used as a starting material or intermediate in the production of various chemicals.
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