isobutyric acid cas 79-31-2

Description

Isobutyric Acid Details

Chemical Name:Isobutyric Acid

CAS No.:79-31-2

Molecular Formula: C4H8O2

Molecular Weight:88.11

MolecularStructure:

Appearance:Colorless liquid

Isobutyric Acid Typical Properties

Item	Specifications
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Assay(GC)	≥99.5%
Moisture	≤0.1%
Melting point	-47°C
Boiling point	53-154 °C(lit.)
Density	0.95 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Flash point	132 °F

Isobutyric Acid Usage

1. Used to produce various esters. Methyl isobutyrate has apricot aroma, propyl isobutyrate has pineapple flavor, isoamyl isobutyrate has banana flavor, octyl isobutyrate has grape flavor, and benzyl isobutyrate has grassy fragrance.

2. Used in the manufacture of varnishes and plasticizers

3. Isobutyric acid has some important derivatives which are industrially used to produce isobutyronitrile intermediatesandthen converted to isobutyl hydrazine hydrochlorideasthe raw material forinsecticide diazinon.

4. Used for preservatives, leather deashing and disinfectants in organic synthesis

Isobutyric Acid Packaging and Shipping

Packing: 200kg/barrel

Isobutyric Acid Storage

Stored in a cool dry and ventilated place away from sunlight and heat