Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- MIBC
- 4-Methyl-2-Pentanol
- 2-Pentanol, 4-Methyl-
Methyl isobutyl carbinol is supplied to Malaysian mining, coating, lubricant, electronic-process and chemical manufacturers as MIBC or 4-methyl-2-pentanol. CAS 108-11-2 and formula C6H14O define the clear liquid alcohol, which is selected by assay, water, colour, distillation range and organic-impurity profile.
Flotation-grade MIBC is specified as a frother for selected mineral circuits, with actual dosage and circuit response established at the plant. Industrial solvent grades serve coatings, resins and specialty formulations, while high-purity material is selected for controlled synthesis or sensitive process work.
MIBC is not methyl isobutyl ketone, commonly abbreviated MIBK, and it is not a complete flotation-reagent blend. Each application needs its own analytical basis, because a general industrial description may not cover the water, distillation or impurity limits used by a mine, coating line or electronics process.
Send the required Methyl isobutyl carbinol grade, assay and analytical limits, quantity, preferred packing and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, suitable packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 108-11-2
- Formula
- C6H14O
- Grade
- flotation frother grade, industrial solvent grade, high-purity process grade
- Appearance
- clear, colourless liquid
Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIBC flotation frother grade | clear liquid | — | Mineral flotation circuits that specify MIBC frother purity, water, colour and distillation profile. Dosage and circuit response are established by the mine or process operator for the actual ore and reagent scheme. | Confirm the compatible liquid pack format with the quotation. |
| Industrial solvent MIBC | clear, colourless liquid | — | Coating, resin, lubricant and specialty formulation work requiring 4-methyl-2-pentanol with a declared assay, water content, acidity, colour and distillation range. | Confirm the compatible liquid pack format with the quotation. |
| High-purity Methyl isobutyl carbinol | clear liquid | — | Controlled synthesis, electronic-process and laboratory work requiring tighter impurity, moisture and analytical controls than a general industrial grade. | Confirm the laboratory or bulk liquid pack with the quotation. |
How to buy Methyl isobutyl carbinol from ChemTrade
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Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | 4-methyl-2-pentanol, CAS 108-11-2 | — |
| Molecular formula | C6H14O | — |
| Appearance | clear, colourless liquid | — |
| Assay | supplier-declared value and method for the selected grade | — |
| Water content | method and grade-specific limit | — |
| Distillation range | grade-specific method and range | — |
| Acidity | method and limit for solvent or process use | — |
| Colour | grade-specific liquid colour limit | — |
| Related organic impurities | named profile and limits where required by the application | — |
| Density | method, temperature and grade-specific range | — |
Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol applications
Safety and handling
Keep MIBC tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from heat and ignition sources. Prevent water and contamination from entering opened containers and follow the safety information supplied for the quoted grade.
Common questions about Methyl isobutyl carbinol
Are MIBC and Methyl isobutyl carbinol the same product?
Yes. MIBC is the standard abbreviation for methyl isobutyl carbinol, also named 4-methyl-2-pentanol and identified by CAS 108-11-2.
Is MIBC the same as MIBK?
No. MIBC is an alcohol, while MIBK is methyl isobutyl ketone. They have different chemical identities and process behaviour and must be ordered separately.
What does MIBC do in mineral flotation?
It is used as a frother to help control bubble and froth behaviour in selected circuits. It is not the collector, and the effective dosage and reagent balance depend on ore, water chemistry and plant conditions.
Can one MIBC specification cover flotation and solvent use?
Not always. Flotation work may focus on frother consistency and water, while a coating or high-purity process may need tighter colour, distillation and organic-impurity controls. State the application on the enquiry.
Which analytical details should an MIBC buyer provide?
Include assay method, water, acidity, colour, distillation range and any named organic-impurity limits. Use the same test basis when comparing offers.
Which documents can be requested for MIBC?
List the quality, safety and analytical documents needed for qualification. Available documents and grade-specific results are confirmed with the quotation.
What details are needed for an MIBC quotation?
Include grade, application, target assay and analytical limits, quantity, preferred liquid pack format and delivery location.