Appearance colorless liquid Formula C6H14O Density 808 kg/m³ Melting point -90 °C | Related compounds Molar mass 102.174 g/mol Boiling point 131.6 °C | |
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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 and as a precursor to some plasticizers.
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