Isobutanol exists as a colorless organic compound that burns easily and emits a distinct smell. The compound shows moderate water solubility, while its exceptional solvency power and controlled evaporation speed make it a commonly used substance. Iso Butanol serves two purposes in chemical processes because it acts as both a feedstock and a solvent. The substance shows limited solubility in water, but it dissolves easily in various common solvents, which include aldehydes, ethers, glycols, alcohols and ketones.