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Revision as of 11:18, 20 July 2016
 Isobutanol extracted from OTC parquet glue.
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| Names | |
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| IUPAC name
2-methylpropan-1-ol
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| Other names
2-methyl-1-propanol
2-methylpropyl alcohol isobutyl alcohol IBA isopropylcarbinol | |
| Identifiers | |
| Jmol-3D images | Image |
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| Properties | |
| C4H10O | |
| Molar mass | 74.122 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless viscous liquid |
| Odor | Sweet, penetrating |
| Density | 0.802 g/cm3 (at 20°C) |
| Melting point | −108 °C (−162 °F; 165 K) |
| 8.7 mL/100 mL | |
| Solubility | Miscible with ethanol |
| Vapor pressure | 9 mmHg (at 20°C) |
| Hazards | |
| Safety data sheet | ScienceLab |
| Flash point | 28 °C |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds
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Butanol sec-Butanol tert-Butanol |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
| Infobox references | |
Isobutanol, also known as 2-methylpropan-1-ol or 2-methyl-1-propanol is an organic chemical compound, with many uses in industry and chemistry. It is an isomer of butanol and has the formula (CH3)2(CH)CH2OH.
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Isobutanol will burn in open air, but due to its high flash point of 28 °C it will only ignite if heated prior.
Physical
Isobutanol is a colorless viscous liquid, with a strong characteristic odor. It is poorly soluble in water (8.7 mL/100 mL), but miscible with many organic solvents such as acetone or ethanol. It has a boiling point of 107.89 °C and a melting point of −108 °C.
Availability
Isobutanol is available at hardware stores as wood paint drying accelerator or as parquet adhesive. The former generally contains HCl, which require neutralization, while the latter does not, but both may have various additives in their composition.
Preparation
Isobutanol is much cheaper to buy that synthesize.
Projects
- Make isobutyl acetate
- Make p-xylene[1]
Handling
Safety
Isobutanol is the least toxic isomer of butanol. Its strong odor however may cause nausea or dizziness.
Storage
Should be stored in closed bottles away from any heat source.
Disposal
Isobutanol can be safely burned.
References
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