Isobutanol with C4H10O molecular formula is the result of hydrogenation of isobutiraldehyde obtained from the hydroformylation reaction of propylene and syngas (CO & H2). Isobutanol is a clear, colorless and neutral compound.
Property | Value | Unit | Method |
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Purity | min. 99.50 | % wt | G.C |
Color | max. 10 | APHA | ASTM D-1209 |
Water | max. 0.05 | % wt | JIS K-0068 |
Acidity (as acetic acid) | max 0.002 | % wt | JIS K-1525 (4.4) |
Aldehyde (as 2-ethylhexanal) | max. 0.05 | % wt | G.C |
n - butanol | max. 0.25 | % wt | G.C |
Sulfuric Acid Test | max. 20 | APHA | ASTM E-852 |
Specific Gravity (15/4 0C) | 0.808-0.814 | - | JIS K-1525 (4.3) |
Distillation Test | 114-120 | deg C | JIS K-0066 |
Appearance | Clear liquid free of suspended solid | - | JIS K-1504 (3.3) |