2-Ethylbutyric acid, 98%

Description

CAS: 88-09-5 | C6H12O2 | 116.16 g/mol

Diethyl acetic acid (88-09-5) is used in flavoring agent and as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and dyestuffs. It is also employed in the manufacture of esters and other chemicals.

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Applications
Diethyl acetic acid (88-09-5) is used in flavoring agent and as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and dyestuffs. It is also employed in the manufacture of esters and other chemicals.

Solubility
Sparingly soluble with the usual organic solvents. Solubility in water 18 g/L (20°C).

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly sealed and store in cool, dry condition in well ventilated place.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 88-09-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 116.16
• MDL Number: MFCD00002670
• InChI Key: OXQGTIUCKGYOAA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-ethylbutyric acid, diethylacetic acid, butanoic acid, 2-ethyl, acetic acid, diethyl, 3-pentanecarboxylic acid, 2-ethyl butanoic acid, diethyl acetic acid, butyric acid, 2-ethyl, 2-ethyl-butyric acid, alpha-ethylbutyric acid
• PubChem CID: 6915
• IUPAC Name: 2-ethylbutanoic acid
• SMILES: CCC(CC)C(=O)O

• Melting Point: -15°C
• Density: 0.924
• Boiling Point: 192°C to 194°C
• Flash Point: 87°C (188°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.413
• Quantity: 250 mL
• UN Number: UN2922
• Beilstein: 1098634
• Merck Index: 14,3110
• Solubility Information: Sparingly soluble with the usual organic solvents. Solubility in water 18g/L (20°C).
• Formula Weight: 116.16
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Ethylbutyric acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H312-H314
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H311-H314-H318-H227 Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber	201-796-4
RTECSNumber	ET1400000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only