Isobutyl acetate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Isobutyl acetate is used as a solvent for lacquer, thinners, sealants, perfumes and nitrocellulose. Further, it is used as a flavoring agent.

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 acetate is used as a solvent for lacquer, thinners, sealants, perfumes and nitrocellulose. Further, it is used as a flavoring agent.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ether, methanol and acetone. Slightly miscible with water and carbon tetrachloride.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 110-19-0
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 116.16
• MDL Number: MFCD00008932
• InChI Key: GJRQTCIYDGXPES-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: isobutyl acetate, isobutyl ethanoate, acetic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester, 2-methyl-1-propyl acetate, 2-methylpropyl ethanoate, acetic acid, isobutyl ester, acetic acid isobutyl ester, acetate d'isobutyle, iso-butyl acetate, beta-methylpropyl ethanoate
• PubChem CID: 8038
• ChEBI: CHEBI:50569
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylpropyl acetate
• SMILES: CC(C)COC(C)=O

• Melting Point: -99°C
• Density: 0.87
• Boiling Point: 116°C to 117°C
• Flash Point: 18°C (64°F)
• Odor: Fruit-like
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Refractive Index: 1.3895
• Quantity: 2500 mL
• UN Number: UN1213
• Beilstein: 1741909
• Merck Index: 14,5130
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,ether,methanol and acetone. Slightly miscible with water and carbon tetrachloride.
• Formula Weight: 116.16
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Isobutyl acetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H336
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P312-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ISOBUTYL ACETATE
EINECSNumber	203-745-1
RTECSNumber	AI4022500
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only