Description
Product Name: Isobutane C4H10 Gas
CAS: 75-28-5
Purity: 2N~4N
Product specifications: 4L/8L/10L/40L/47L/50L
Product form: Isobutane C4H10 Gas
Main use: Isobutane: Used as a solvent, refrigerant, and gasoline additive.
Availability : In Stock
What is Isobutane (C4H10) ?
Isobutane (C4H10) is a colorless, odorless gas that is used in the petrochemical industry, used as a diluent, refrigerant, solvent, propellant, and as part of fuel gas blends. It is also used in the production of plastics. Isobutane, an isomer of butane, is different from n-Butane, it has the same formula chemically but with a different atom arrangement. Isobutane is not a global warming threat and does not deplete the ozone.
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What are the other applications of Isobutane (C4H10) ?
Isobutane (C4H10) Gas is a versatile compound with a variety of uses, primarily as a fuel, refrigerant, and propellant. It’s also used in chemical processes, particularly in the production of alkylates for gasoline and as a precursor for other chemicals like propylene oxide. Additionally, isobutane finds applications in solvents, aerosol products, and even some food applications.
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Camping stoves and portable appliances:
Isobutane’s high energy density and clean-burning properties make it suitable for camping stoves, grills, and other portable fuel canisters.
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Gasoline component:
Isobutane is used to produce alkylates, which are high-octane components added to gasoline to improve its performance and reduce engine knocking.
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Fuel blending:
Isobutane can be blended with other fuels, including propane and butane, for various applications.
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Household refrigerators and freezers:
Isobutane is used as a refrigerant in some refrigerators and freezers, particularly those using natural refrigerants.
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Industrial cooling:
Isobutane is also used in industrial refrigeration systems, especially in oil refining, chemical processing, and natural gas processing.
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Aerosol products:Isobutane is a common propellant in aerosol sprays like hairspray, shaving cream, and some cosmetic products.
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Quick evaporation:
Its quick evaporation makes it suitable for aerosol applications, helping to dispense the product and dry quickly.
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Alkylation:
Isobutane is a key feedstock for alkylation units in refineries, where it reacts with other hydrocarbons to produce high-octane gasoline components.
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Precursor for other chemicals:
Isobutane is used to produce various chemicals, including isobutene (a precursor to other chemicals like MTBE and ETBE), tert-butyl hydroperoxide (used in propylene oxide production), and others.
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Solvent:
Isobutane can act as a solvent in various chemical processes, particularly in the refining of heavy oils and vegetable oils.
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Calibration mixtures:
Isobutane is used in the manufacturing of calibration gas mixtures for various analytical instruments.
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Cosmetics and personal care products:
Besides its use as a propellant, isobutane is found in some cosmetic and personal care products.
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Food applications:
Isobutane is used as a foaming agent in some food products, like whipped toppings.
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Reagent gas:
It can be used as a reagent gas in chemical ionization mass spectrometry.
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Quenching gas:In mixture with argon, isobutane is used as a quenching gas in Geiger counters and X-ray fluorescence detectors.
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