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| CAS No.: | 79-31-2 |
| Formula: | C4h8o2 |
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Basic Information
Product name: Isobutyric acid, also known as 2 - methylpropionic acid or dimethylacetic acid
CAS Number:79-31-2
Chemical formula: C4H8O2
Molecular weight: Approximately 88.11
Appearance: Usually a colorless oily liquid.
Odor: It has a pungent odor similar to butyric acid.
Melting point: - 47ºC.
Boiling point: 152 - 155ºC.
Density: The relative density is 0.949 (at 20ºC).
Solubility: It is soluble in water and miscible with ethanol, ether, chloroform, etc.
Flash point: (Closed cup) 76.67ºC.
Stability: It has high stability and is relatively stable to oxidants. However, it will break down to form carbon dioxide and acetone under strong oxidation conditions.
Uses
In the fragrance field: It is mainly used to synthesize isobutyrate esters, such as methyl isobutyrate, propyl isobutyrate, isoamyl isobutyrate, benzyl isobutyrate, etc. These esters have different fragrances. For example, methyl isobutyrate has an apricot - like fragrance, propyl isobutyrate has a pineapple - like fragrance, and isoamyl isobutyrate has a banana - like fragrance. They can be used as food flavorings to prepare flavors such as cream, apple, caramel, cheese, bread, and yeast.
In the pharmaceutical industry: It is an important pharmaceutical intermediate used in the manufacture of some drugs.
In the chemical industry: It is used to make coatings and plasticizers. It is also an important raw material for the production of chemicals such as acrylates, isobutyraldehyde, and iso - valerate.
In other aspects: It can be used as a textile assistant (in the form of a salt), as a solvent for various chemical reactions, and also for leather de - liming and as a disinfectant.
Safety Precautions
Toxicity: It is low - toxicity, but it has a strong irritation to mucous membranes, the upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin. Contact with it can cause burning sensations, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Inhalation can lead to death due to laryngeal and bronchial spasms, inflammation, edema, chemical pneumonia, or pulmonary edema.
Fire and explosion hazards: It is flammable and has a risk of combustion and explosion when in contact with open flames, high heat, or oxidants. It is corrosive and should be stored and transported according to the regulations for corrosive substances.
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Qingdao Jinyu Chemical Co., LTD,which is located in Qingdao City, China, with registered capital of RMB 10 million, is a dynamic chemical import and export enterprise with customer demand as its own responsibility. The founder has been engaged in the chemical industry for more than 20 years. With professional technical and marketing personnel, diversified cooperative factories with synthetic technology and efficient logistics management, we provide services to customers all over the world. After years of hard work, we have selected a number of excellent chemical production cooperative enterprises in China. These enterprises have their own advantages in different chemical synthesis fields. They have passed the strict inspection of suppliers by many customers and formed a long-term and stable strategic partnership with customers. With our partners' excellent equipment, well-trained employees and mature technology, we also continue to provide customers with more products.
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