Isobutyl isobutyrate, 98%

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).

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
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