Appearance:Isobutanol is a colorless liquid.

 

Applications:

• feedstock in the manufacture of isobutyl acetate, which is used in the production of lacquer and similar coatings, and in the food industry as a flavouring agent
• paint solvent
• varnish remover
• ink ingredient
• paint additive, to reduce viscosity, improve brush flow, and retard formation of oil residues (blush) on painted surfaces
• gasoline additive, to reduce carburetor icing
• automotive polish additive
• automotive paint cleaner additive
• chemical extractant in production of organic compounds
• mobile phase in thin layer chromatography.