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  1. Isobutanol
    IsobutanolChemical compound
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    Isobutanol - Wikipedia

    History and occurrence

    Fusel alcohols including isobutanol are grain fermentation byproducts. Therefore, trace amounts of isobutanol may be … See more

    Production

    Isobutanol is produced by the carbonylation of propylene. Two methods are practiced industrially, hydroformylation is more common and generates a mixture of isobutyraldehyde and butyraldehyde:
    CH3CH=C… See more

    CAS Number78-83-1
    3D model (JSmol)Interactive image
    Beilstein Reference1730878
    ChEBICHEBI:46645
    Applications

    The uses of isobutanol and 1-Butanol are similar. They are often used interchangeably. The main applications are as varnishes and precursors to esters, which are useful solvents, e.g. isobutyl acetate. … See more

    Safety and regulation

    Isobutanol is one of the least toxic of the butanols with an LD50 of 2460 mg/kg (rat, oral).
    In March 2009, the Government of Canada announced a ban on isobutanol use in cosmetics… See more

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