Isobutanol
CAS 78-83-1 · C4H10O
Hazard classDanger — Flammable, Irritant / harmful, Corrosive
PictogramsFlammableIrritant / harmfulCorrosive
H-statements- H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
Common uses (US EPA CDR)SolventIntermediateFuelDispersing agentFuel agentsDiluent
Workplace exposure limitsNIOSH REL TWA 50 ppm (150 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL TWA 100 ppm (300 mg/m3)
IDLH 1600 ppmOccupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
SynonymsIsobutanol · 2-Methyl-1-propanol · ISOBUTYL ALCOHOL · 2-Methylpropan-1-ol · 78-83-1 · Isopropylcarbinol · 1-Propanol, 2-methyl- · 1-Hydroxymethylpropane
Molecular weight74.12 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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