Why Isobutyl Alcohol 99%
Isobutyl Alcohol 99% (CAS: 78-83-1, Formula: C4H10O) provides industrial and commercial buyers with a concentrated, reliable aliphatic alcohol solvent characterized by its clear, colorless liquid profile and a flash point of 28 degrees. Formulators select this specific 99% concentration when precise evaporation profiles and robust solvency power across water, alcohols, and various organic solvents are critical to the final chemical blend. Because it delivers consistent, predictable solvent behavior without the stringent trace-impurity documentation required for rigorous laboratory analysis, this grade stands out as a highly efficient option for large-scale manufacturing operations. It ensures reliable formulation stability while maintaining tight control over production operations where technical efficacy is the primary requirement.
Best Applications for This Grade
- Commonly applied in industrial surface coatings, varnishes, and nitrocellulose lacquers as a latent solvent to regulate evaporation rates, promote smooth flow, and prevent moisture blushing during the final curing phase.
- Commonly applied in commercial chemical synthesis as a vital reactive intermediate for producing specialized plasticizers, amino resins, and esters, including isobutyl acetate, where the 99% concentration ensures predictable chemical yields.
- Commonly applied in heavy-duty facility maintenance and industrial degreasing where its broad solubility profile efficiently breaks down stubborn resins, adhesives, and hardened organic residues prior to mechanical wiping.
- Commonly applied in commercial printing ink formulations to strictly control liquid viscosity, optimize drying times on challenging non-porous substrates, and maintain stable color dispersions during prolonged press runs.
When to Choose a Different Grade
- If strict analytical laboratory testing, quality control protocols, or research applications dictate adherence to American Chemical Society parameters regarding trace metal impurities and water content, choose Isobutyl Alcohol 99% ACS Grade.
- If your industrial formulation specifically requires the distinct evaporation rate and aggressive solvency characteristics of a ketone compound rather than an aliphatic alcohol for heavy-duty commercial surface treatments, choose Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) Technical Grade.
- If demanding analytical laboratory procedures require a ketone solvent with tightly certified purity limits to guarantee accurate results during sensitive spectroscopic analysis or complex chromatography, choose Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) ACS Grade.
| Molecular Weight |
74.12 |
| Formula |
C4H10O |
| Assay |
99-100.5% |
| Grade |
99% |
| Flash Point |
28°C (82.4°F) |
| Form |
Liquid |
| Solubility |
Miscible with water and organic solvents |
| Appearance |
Colorless liquid |
| Melting Point |
-108 |
| Boiling Point |
108 |
| Specific Gravity |
0.803 |
| Industry |
Analytical Chemistry, Industrial, Chemical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical |