Methylisobutylcarbinol
CAS 108-11-2
EC 203-551-7
Formula C6H14O
MW 102.17 g/mol
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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.
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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