Isobutyl isobutyrate, 98%

Catalog No.	Quantity
AAL04655AU	1000 mL

Catalog No. AAL04655AU Supplier Thermo Scientific Chemicals Supplier No. L04655AU

Description

CAS: 97-85-8 | C8H16O2 | 144.21 g/mol

Isobutyl isobutyrate is used principally as a solvent, especially for nitrocellulose lacquers and thinners as well as coatings for plastic substrates, and high-solids coatings. The majority of end uses are in coatings (automotive, industrial, wood furniture, and graphic arts).

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Applications
Isobutyl isobutyrate is used principally as a solvent, especially for nitrocellulose lacquers and thinners as well as coatings for plastic substrates, and high-solids coatings. The majority of end uses are in coatings (automotive, industrial, wood furniture, and graphic arts).

Solubility
Soluble in water (1 g/L at 20oc).

Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 97-85-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H16O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 144.21
• MDL Number: MFCD00008916
• InChI Key: RXGUIWHIADMCFC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: isobutyl isobutyrate, isobutyl 2-methylpropanoate, isobutyl isobutanoate, isobutyric acid, isobutyl ester, propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-methylpropyl ester, 2-methylpropyl 2-methylpropionate, 2-methylpropyl isobutyrate, isobutylester kyseliny isomaselne, fema number 2189, 2-methyl-1-propyl 2-methylpropanoate
• PubChem CID: 7351
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylpropyl 2-methylpropanoate
• SMILES: CC(C)COC(=O)C(C)C

• Melting Point: -81°C
• Density: 0.855
• Boiling Point: 147°C to 149°C
• Flash Point: 37°C (98°F)
• Odor: Fruit-like
• Refractive Index: 1.3995
• Quantity: 1000 mL
• UN Number: UN2528
• Beilstein: 1701355
• Merck Index: 14,5145
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (1g/L at 20oc).
• Formula Weight: 144.22
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Isobutyl isobutyrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226 Flammable liquid and vapor.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P374-P380-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ISOBUTYL ISOBUTYRATE
EINECSNumber	202-612-5
RTECSNumber	NQ5250000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only