Isobutyl alcohol is a water-soluble aliphatic alcohol that can be used as flavoring agent. It has been identified as one of the aroma/flavor compounds produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae during the semiaerobic fermentation of grapes to form wine.
Synonyms: 2-Methyl-1-propanol; Isobutanol; Isobutyl alcohol
Molecular Formula: C4H10O
Molecular Weight: 74.12
Linear Structural Formula: (CH3)2CHCH2OH
MDL Number: MFCD00004740
Purity: >=99%
Melting Point: -108 C (lit.)
Density: 0.803 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.396 (lit.)
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Signal Word: Danger
Hazard statements: H226-H315-H318-H335-H336
Precautionary statements: P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338
Risk Statements (Europe): 10-37/38-41-67
Safety Statements (Europe): 7/9-13-26-37/39-46
Hazard Codes (Europe): Xi