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Isobutyric acid, 99%
CAS: 79-31-2 | C4H8O2 | 88.11 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals L04038AE
Description
Isobutyric acid is used to prepare esters for flavors and perfumes. It is also used as a disinfecting agent, preservative and tanning agent. It finds applications in textile, varnish and the leather industry. Further, it is used as a lactation stimulant in dairy cattle. In addition to this, it is used in the preparation of tetramethylsuccinic acid and diisopropyl ketone.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
ApplicationsIsobutyric acid is used to prepare esters for flavors and perfumes. It is also used as a disinfecting agent, preservative and tanning agent. It finds applications in textile, varnish and the leather industry. Further, it is used as a lactation stimulant in dairy cattle. In addition to this, it is used in the preparation of tetramethylsuccinic acid and diisopropyl ketone.
Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol, chloroform and ether. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
| Isobutyric acid | |
| 79-31-2 | |
| C4H8O2 | |
| UN2529 | |
| 145155 | |
| Miscible with water,alcohol,chloroform and ether. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride. | |
| CC(C)C(O)=O | |
| 88.11 | |
| CHEBI:16135 | |
| 99% | |
| 100 mL | |
| Pungent |
| -47°C | |
| 153°C to 154°C | |
| MFCD00002658 | |
| 635770 | |
| isobutyric acid, isobutanoic acid, 2-methylpropionic acid, propanoic acid, 2-methyl, dimethylacetic acid, isopropylformic acid, iso-butyric acid, isobutyrate, cenex rp b2, acetic acid, dimethyl | |
| KQNPFQTWMSNSAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 2-methylpropanoic acid | |
| 6590 | |
| 88.11 | |
| 0.948 | |
| 59°C (138°F) | |
| 1.3928 |
Chemical Identifiers
| 79-31-2 | |
| 88.11 | |
| KQNPFQTWMSNSAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 6590 | |
| 2-methylpropanoic acid |
| C4H8O2 | |
| MFCD00002658 | |
| isobutyric acid, isobutanoic acid, 2-methylpropionic acid, propanoic acid, 2-methyl, dimethylacetic acid, isopropylformic acid, iso-butyric acid, isobutyrate, cenex rp b2, acetic acid, dimethyl | |
| CHEBI:16135 | |
| CC(C)C(O)=O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H226-H302-H312
Flammable liquid and vapor.
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
H226-H302-H311-H314-H335
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ISOBUTYRIC ACID
EINECSNumber : 201-195-7
RTECSNumber : NQ4375000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only