Description
Methyl isobutyl carbinol (MIBC) is an organic chemical compound, a colorless stable liquid with a pungent alcohol odor. It has limited solubility in water, but is miscible with most organic solvents. It has good solvent power for dissolving oils, resins and cellulose. The main uses of MIBC are as a frother in mineral flotation and in the production of lubricant oil additives.