4-methylpentan-2-ol; methyl isobutyl carbinol
CAS 108-11-2 · C6H14O
Hazard classWarning — Flammable, Irritant / harmful
PictogramsFlammableIrritant / harmful
H-statements- H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Common uses (US EPA CDR)SolventLubricating agentIntermediateSurfactant (surface active agent)Plating agentFlotation agent
Workplace exposure limitsNIOSH REL TWA 25 ppm (100 mg/m3) ST 40 ppm (165 mg/m3) [skin]
OSHA PEL TWA 25 ppm (100 mg/m3) [skin]
IDLH 400 ppmOccupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms4-METHYL-2-PENTANOL · 4-Methylpentan-2-ol · Isobutylmethylcarbinol · 2-Pentanol, 4-methyl- · Methyl isobutyl carbinol · 2-Methyl-4-pentanol · Methylisobutylcarbinol · MIBC
Molecular weight102.17 g/mol
Data sourceHarmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VILegally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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