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General Information and Properties
Iso butyl benzene is a colourless, respiratory irritant and flammable chemical compound with the molecular formula C10H14. It has a specific gravity of around 0.852. Another name for Iso Butyl benzene or IBB is 2-methyl-1-phenylpropene. It is manufactured out of toluene, propylene, methanol, potassium carbonate, sodium among other chemicals.
Chemical Properties:
Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid
Boiling point: 175.4 °C
CAS Number: 538-93-2
Density: 0.852 g/cm3
Melting Point: -51 °C
Molar Mass: 144.22 g/mol
IUPAC Name: 2-Methylpropylbenzene
Physical State: Liquid (at room temperature)
Solubility: Soluble in ether, alcohol, benzene and ethanol. It is insoluble in water.
Other synonyms: 2-Methyl-1-phenylpropane, Isobutylbenzene,99% 1-Phenylisobutane, isobutyl benzene (2-methyl propyl)-benzene
Product Name: Iso Butyl Benzene
Molecular formula C10H14
IBB is a basic raw material, used in the pharmaceutical and perfumery industries.We have a record purity level of 99.8%,vis-à-vis the prevailing international standard of 99.5%.
| Appearance | Liquid |
|---|---|
| Colour | Colourless |
| Odour | Sweet |
Application
IBB (CAS No. 538-93-2) is a basic raw material used in the pharmaceutical and perfumery industry.
Vinati Organics Limited is the largest manufacturer of Iso butyl benzene in the world with some of the highest purities necessary for the pharmaceutical industry. It is a basic raw material for manufacturing Ibuprofen, an anti-inflammatory analgesic bulk drug, widely used across the US, Europe and Asia
| Industry Applications | Relevance |
|---|---|
| It is used in the pharmaceutical industry | It is a basic raw material for manufacturing Ibuprofen, an anti-inflammatory analgesic bulk drug, widely used across the US, Europe and Asia. |
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How is it manufactured?
The production of IBB involves the reaction of toluene with propylene in the presence of a sodium/potassium alloy (NaK2) catalyst. A mixture of IBB and NBB (n-butylene) is then produced with IBB predominating. This reaction is performed batch-wise using a mixture of fresh and recycled catalyst phases. The materials produced in the reaction can otherwise coat the catalyst and reduce its effectiveness.
It is reasonable to assume that pure iso butyl benzene will be produced through this reaction as the unit operations for this process design do not differ greatly from current commercial practice.
Industry Applications
IBB is widely used as a basic raw material in the manufacture of various pharmaceutical and perfume products. Ibuprofen- an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, over the counter painkiller uses iso butyl benzene as one of the main ingredients. 4-isobutylacetophenone is an intermediate formed during the production of ibuprofen- is prepared by the acylation of isobutyl benzene 538-93-2.
It is used as an international standard for the study of enhanced pigmentation and floral scents levels in Pap1-transgenic petunia. IBB is often used as a speciality solvent and as a solid acid catalyst for the acylation of aromatic substances. It is also used extensively in the synthesis of intermediates like Ortho-Butyl Aniline and Para-Butyl Aniline. The smell of iso butyl benzene is a fruity, sweet and cherry-like odour with a balsamic nuance. This characteristic has made it a basic raw material for the perfume industry across the globe.
Summary
Vinati Organics is one of the topmost iso butyl benzene manufacturers and suppliers in India. We supply organic IBB to a broad range of industrial markets including institutional cleaning, personal care, oil fields, agriculture, lubricants, marine industry, marine industry, metalworking, chemical industry coating markets and even households. Commercially sold isobutyl benzene can have a very broad range of impurities depending on the purity of propylene used in the reaction with toluene that forms isobutyl benzene, the starting material of ibuprofen. The organic IBB by Vinati Organics is offered at a very competitive price with a record purity of 99.8% which is very close to the prevailing international standards of 99.5%.
