Ethyl isobutyrate, 98%

Description

CAS: 97-62-1 | C6H12O2 | 116.16 g/mol

It is employed to make flavoring compounds and essences, as a flavoring agent and to flavor animal feeds.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It is employed to make flavoring compounds and essences, as a flavoring agent and to flavor animal feeds.

Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix in water. Soluble in alcohol.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Protect from ignition sources. Keep away from electrostatic charges.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 97-62-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 116.16
• MDL Number: MFCD00009165
• InChI Key: WDAXFOBOLVPGLV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ethyl isobutyrate, ethyl isobutanoate, ethylisobutyrate, isobutyric acid ethyl ester, ethyl 2,2-dimethylacetate, propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester, isobutyric acid, ethyl ester, ethyl 2-methylpropionate, propionic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester, ethyl isobutyrate natural
• PubChem CID: 7342
• ChEBI: CHEBI:87303
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-methylpropanoate
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(C)C

• Melting Point: -88°C
• Density: 0.869
• Boiling Point: 108°C to 110°C
• Flash Point: 13°C (55°F)
• Odor: Pleasant
• Refractive Index: 1.387
• Quantity: 100 mL
• UN Number: UN2385
• Beilstein: 773846
• Merck Index: 14,3814
• Solubility Information: Not miscible or difficult to mix in water. Soluble in alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 116.16
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethyl isobutyrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H315-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H315-H319-H335 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P264b-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ETHYL ISOBUTYRATE
EINECSNumber	202-595-4
RTECSNumber	NQ4675000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only