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Isobutyric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

Melting Point -47°C
Boiling Point 153°C to 154°C
UN Number UN2529
Beilstein 635770
Merck Index 145155
Solubility Information Miscible with water,alcohol,chloroform and ether. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride.
Formula Weight 88.11
Percent Purity 99%
Density 0.948
Quantity 100 mL
Flash Point 59°C (138°F)
Odor Pungent
Refractive Index 1.3928
Chemical Name or Material Isobutyric acid
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Isobutyric acid
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 3
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Flammable liquid Category 3
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
 Hazard Statement
  • H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Isobutyric acid

RUO – Research Use Only

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