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Isobutyric acid, 99%, 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.
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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
Hazard Category
H226-H302-H311-H314-H335
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H226-H302-H312
Flammable liquid and vapor.
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Precautionary Statement
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
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
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