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Isobutyric acid, 99%

CAS: 79-31-2 | C4H8O2 | 88.11 g/mol

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 79-31-2
Molecular Formula C4H8O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 88.11
MDL Number MFCD00002658
InChI Key KQNPFQTWMSNSAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 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
PubChem CID 6590
ChEBI CHEBI:16135
IUPAC Name 2-methylpropanoic acid
SMILES CC(C)C(O)=O
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Description

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.

Applications
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.

Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol, chloroform and ether. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications

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

Specifications

-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
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
Isobutyric acid
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Safety and Handling

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

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