Solvent– Isobutane and Isobutane mixes can be used as a blended solvent in the botanical or cannabis extraction process to obtain a BHO.
Calibration Gas– Isobutane is used as a component in calibration gases.
Refrigeration– Very pure forms of Isobutane can be used in refrigeration applications, replacing ozone depleting halocarbons. It has the ASHRAE number R-600a.
Propellent– Isobutane is also used as an aerosol propellant, either pure or mixed with other hydrocarbons.
Chemical Intermediate– Isobutane is used as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of a variety of products.