2-methyl-1-butanol

2-methyl-1-butanol

[¦tü ¦meth·əl ¦wən ′byüt·ən‚ȯl] (organic chemistry) C5H12O A liquid with a boiling point of 128°C, miscible with alcohol and with ether, slightly soluble in water; used as a solvent, in organic synthesis, and as an additive in oils and paints.