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Isobutyl isobutyrate, 98%

Catalog No. AAL04655AU
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Quantity:
1000 mL

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

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
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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

RUO – Research Use Only

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