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