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Isobutyl isobutyrate, 98%
Description
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.
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
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 |
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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 |
RUO – Research Use Only
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