Isobutyric acid

The use of isobutyric acid is similar to that of n-butyric acid. It is mainly used to produce the corresponding esters, such as methyl isobutyrate with apricot flavor, propyl isobutyrate with pineapple flavor, isoamyl isobutyrate with banana flavor, octyl isobutyrate with grape flavor, benzyl isobutyrate with jasmine flavor, etc. It can be used as a synthetic flavor and solvent. It is also used to make varnishes and plasticizers. Isobutyric acid has some important derivatives. It is actually used in industry to produce intermediates of isobutyronitrile, and then converted into isobutyramide hydrochloride, which is the raw material of the insecticide diazinon. Isobutyric acid is mainly used to synthesize isobutyric acid ester products. It is the raw material for producing esters used in perfumes and flavors, such as methyl isobutyrate, propyl isobutyrate, isoamyl ester, benzyl ester, etc. It can be used as a food flavor. It is a food flavor allowed by GB2760-1996. It is mainly used to prepare flavors such as cream, apple, caramel, cheese, bread, yeast, etc. It is also used in pharmaceuticals, textile auxiliaries (in the form of salts), and solvents for various chemical reactions (solvents for lipids).
Brand: Soarwin
CAS No.: 79-31-2
EC Number: 201-195-7
Molecular Formula: C4H8O2
Density: 0.95 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Melting point: -47 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 153-154 °C (lit.)
Flash point: 132 °F