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Sigma-Aldrich

Isobutyl isobutyrate

≥98%

Synonym(s):

2-Methylpropyl 2-methylpropanoate

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCO2CH2CH(CH3)2
CAS Number:
97-85-8
Molecular Weight:
144.21
Beilstein:
1701355
EC Number:
202-612-5
MDL number:
MFCD00008916
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24878238
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 39.9 °C)

Assay

≥98%

autoignition temp.

810 °F

refractive index

n20/D 1.398 (lit.)

bp

145-152 °C (lit.)

mp

−81 °C (lit.)

density

0.855 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(C)COC(=O)C(C)C

InChI

1S/C8H16O2/c1-6(2)5-10-8(9)7(3)4/h6-7H,5H2,1-4H3

InChI key

RXGUIWHIADMCFC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Pictograms

Flame
GHS02

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226

Precautionary Statements

P210 - P370 + P378

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

104.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

40 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Response surface methodological approach for the synthesis of isobutyl isobutyrate.
Hamsaveni DR, et al.
Process. Biochem., 36(11), 1103-1109 (2001)
Boric acid catalyzed Tishchenko reactions.
Stapp PR.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 38(7), 1433-1434 (1973)
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