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Methylisobutylcarbinol

CAS 108-11-2
EC 203-551-7
Formula C6H14O
MW 102.17 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Personal Care & CosmeticsPlastics & PolymersFood & Nutrition Flavoring & AcidulantSolvent & CarrierAntioxidant & Stabilizer

Description

Methylisobutylcarbinol (MIBC), also known as MAOH, 3-MIC, or DL-3-Hexanol, is a short-chain aliphatic alcohol with CAS 108-11-2 and EC 203-551-7. It carries FEMA designation 3351 and is not assigned an E-code, distinguishing it from regulated food additives in EU classification.

In flavor and fragrance formulations, MIBC contributes a mild, clean character and functions as a solvent carrier that improves the dispersion of active compounds across the finished matrix. In plastics processing, it acts as a heat stabilizer co-solvent, supporting the delivery and performance of stabilizer packages during polymer compounding at elevated temperatures.

MIBC is supplied in standard industrial grades compliant with REACH registration requirements and is available in drum and IBC packaging formats. Buyers requiring food-grade material should confirm FCC compliance with the supplier prior to order. Documentation including SDS and CoA is available on request.

Physical Properties

Melting Point -90 °C
Boiling Point 133 °C @ Press: 760 Torr
Density 0.8075 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C
Flash Point 107 °F
Appearance MIBC is a colorless liquid with a mild odor. The odor threshold is 0.52 ppm.
Color Clear colorless
Odor Sharp; mild and nonresidual.
Form Liquid
Water Solubility 2 g/100 mL
Vapor Pressure 3.7 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.415(lit.)
Log P 1.57 at 20℃

Safety & Handling (Learn More)

Warning GHS02 GHS07 GHS08
H
H226H303H313H315H316H319H332H335H336H372
P
P210P233P240P241P242P243P260P261P264P270P271P280P317P319P321P405P501P264+P265P301+P317P302+P317P302+P352P304+P340P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P370+P378P403+P233P403+P235P303+P361+P353P305+P351+P338

Trade & Regulatory

HS Code 29051900
UN Number 2282
ADR Class 3
Packing Group III
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
WGK (Germany) 1

Other Names

4-methylpentan-2-ol4-Methyl-2-Pentanolmethyl amyl alcoholIsobutylmethylcarbinolMICMIBCMAOH3-MIC

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