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China, the United States, and Germany are the leading exporters of 2-Methyl-1-propanol (CAS 78-83-1), collectively accounting for over 60% of global exports in recent years; major importers include South Korea, India, and Mexico, with South Korea consistently ranking first in import volume. Trade volumes have remained relatively stable since 2022, though regional shifts in sourcing—particularly increased imports by Indian pharmaceutical intermediaries—coincide with modest upward pressure on 2-Methyl-1-propanol prices.
2-Methyl-1-propanol (isobutanol) is a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic mild, somewhat sweet odor and moderate volatility. It is a branched-chain primary alcohol with a boiling point of approximately 108 °C and a melting point of −108 °C. As an organic chemical and versatile intermediate, it is widely employed in the synthesis of esters, plasticizers, and surface-active agents. Its principal applications include use in coatings, inks, and resins—particularly as a coalescing agent and solvent—and as a precursor to isobutyl acetate and other derivatives in agrochemical and polymer manufacturing.
(1) For analysis reagents, chromatography reagents, solvents and extraction agent.(2) As raw materials for the organic synthesis, and also act as a superior solvent.(3) Isobutanol is raw materials for organic synthesis. It mainly used in the synthesis of isobutyronitrile, an intermediate for diazinon.(4) As raw materials of organic synthesis, isobutanol is used in the manufacture of petroleum additives, antioxidants, 2, 6-butylated hydroxytoluene, isobutyl acetate (paint solvents), plasticizers, synthetic rubber, artificial musk, fruit oil and synthetic drugs. It can also be used to purify strontium, barium and lithium salts and other chemical reagents and used as a superior solvent. (5) Extraction solvent. Food flavors listed in GB 2760-96.
It is a kind of colorless transparent liquid with a special smell, soluble in water, and fully dissolved in ethanol and ether.
This chemical is included in Basic Chemicals - Intermediates. See more about what is 2-Methyl-1-propanol and 2-Methyl-1-propanol SDS information.
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