Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol
4-Methyl-2-pentanol (IUPAC name: 4-methylpentan-2-ol) or methyl isobutyl carbinol (MIBC) is an organic chemical compound used primarily as a frother in mineral flotation. It is also used as a solvent, in organic synthesis, and in the manufacture of brake fluid [4] and as a precursor to some plasticizers.
- Synonyms
- MIBC I Isobutyl methyl carbinol I 1,3-Dimethylbutanol
- Chemical Formula
- C6H14O
- CAS Number
- 108-11-2
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 102.17 g/mol
- Melting Point
- −90 °C
- Boiling Point
- 131.6 °C
- Density
- 0.8075 g/cm3
Uses and Applications
Industries
- Water Treatment
- Lubricants
- Rubber