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Isobutyric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Isobutyric acid is used to prepare esters for flavors and perfumes. It is also used as a disinfecting agent, preservative and tanning agent. It finds applications in textile, varnish and the leather industry. Further, it is used as a lactation stimulant in dairy cattle. In addition to this, it is used in the preparation of tetramethylsuccinic acid and diisopropyl ketone.
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.
Isobutyric acid is used to prepare esters for flavors and perfumes. It is also used as a disinfecting agent, preservative and tanning agent. It finds applications in textile, varnish and the leather industry. Further, it is used as a lactation stimulant in dairy cattle. In addition to this, it is used in the preparation of tetramethylsuccinic acid and diisopropyl ketone.
Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol, chloroform and ether. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point | -47°C |
Boiling Point | 153°C to 154°C |
UN Number | UN2529 |
Beilstein | 635770 |
Merck Index | 145155 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with water,alcohol,chloroform and ether. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride. |
Formula Weight | 88.11 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Density | 0.948 |
Quantity | 100 mL |
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Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H226-H302-H312
Flammable liquid and vapor.
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
H226-H302-H311-H314-H335
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ISOBUTYRIC ACID
EINECSNumber : 201-195-7
RTECSNumber : NQ4375000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only