Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol / 4 – Methyl – 2 – Pentanol ≧ 99%

Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol or 4 – Methyl – 2 – Pentanol is a kind of chemical compound which is organic and is derived from acetone. In the mining industry, MIBC is popularly used as a frothing agent during the flotation processes of different minerals and also when producing additives of lubricant oils. Compared to other frothing agents, MIBC has a great selectivity and fast kinetics in the flotation process. It produces froths with are dry yet easy to break which increases the efficiency and yield of the mineral.

Sodium Isobutyl Xanthate (SIBX) is available in the form of pale-yellow crystals or powdered form in the pure state. It is also available in the form of a solution. In the solid form, SIBX absorbs moisture from the air, and so, it is known as a hygroscopic substance. SIBX emits the odor of carbon disulfide that is somewhat the same as that of decaying cabbage. In some cases, SIBX can emit a very faint unpleasant, or sulfurousodor. SIBX is readily soluble in water and could form insoluble compounds with different metallic ions.

Isobutyl Vinyl Ether has a wide range applications in the industry. One of which is that it is used as a polymer used in various products like coatings, lacquers, and surgical adhesives. It is also used as a modifier for polystyrene and alkyd resins. Another application is as a plasticizer for nitrocellulose and other kinds of plastics.

Sodium erythorbate is a chemical that is particularly useful in the food industry. It is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid, and it is produced from different sugar sources such as beets, corn, and sugar cane. It has the chemical formula C6H7NaO6. It is non reactive in its dry, crystalline state but reacts readily with oxidizing agents when in solution with water.