Stable colorless liquid. Melting point 90 ℃, freezing point - 90 ℃, Boiling point132 ℃, Relative Density0.8083 (20/20 ℃), Refractive index1.4112, Flash point 40.6 ℃, Vapor pressure (20 ℃) 0.373 kPa, viscosity 5.2 mPa, s. Cured to be vitreous under-90 ℃. Form explosive mixtures with air and steam, explosion limit 1% - 5.5%. Water solubility at 20 ℃ is 1.9%
Methyl-iso-butyl carbinol (mibc) is an excellent solvent with medium Boiling point , used as a solvent of dye, oil, rubber, resin and paraffin, nitro cellulose and ethyl cellulose; Used as the material of th brake fluid and organic synthesis; Used as a mineral flotation agents, such as extraction of silicon and copper ore; Inert solvent for nitrocellulose lacquer, can increase the luster and smoothness of coating, and improve the performance of red; In the manufacture of lubricating oil additive as solvent, etc.