Isobutyric acid
99%
Reagent
Code: #62061
Alias
Isobutyric acid; 2-methylpropionic acid, 2-methylpropanal, dimethylacetic acid, isopropyl formic acid, 2-methylpropionic acid
CAS Number
79-31-2
science Other reagents with same CAS 79-31-2
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Molecular Information
Weight
88.11 g/mol
Formula
C₄H₈O₂
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Registry Numbers
EC Number
201-195-7
MDL Number
MFCD00002658
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Physical Properties
Melting Point
-47 °C
Boiling Point
153-154 °C(lit.)
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Storage & Handling
Density
0.95 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Storage
room temperature
description Product Description
Isobutyric acid is widely used in the food and beverage industry as a flavoring agent, imparting a cheesy or buttery taste to various products. It is also utilized in the production of esters, which serve as solvents, plasticizers, and fragrance components in perfumes and cosmetics. In the pharmaceutical sector, it acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Additionally, isobutyric acid finds applications in agriculture as a precursor for herbicides and pesticides. Its antimicrobial properties make it useful in preserving animal feed and silage. In industrial settings, it is employed in the manufacture of varnishes, resins, and coatings due to its chemical reactivity.
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| Test Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Purity (GC) | 99-100% |
| Refractive Index (n20D) | 1.392-1.394 |
| Water (Karl Fischer) | <=0.5% |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Infrared Spectrum | Conforms to Structure |
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