W218811

Butyl isobutyrate

natural, 97%, FG

• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂CHCO₂(CH₂)₃CH₃
• CAS Number: 97-87-0
• Molecular Weight: 144.21
• FEMA Number: 2188
• EC Number: 202-614-6
• Council of Europe no.: 291
• MDL number: MFCD00048773
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 329830459
• Flavis number: 9.416
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: FG; Kosher; natural
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 117
• assay: 97%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.401 (lit.)
• bp: 155-156 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.862 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• organoleptic: apple; banana; green; fruity; sweet
• SMILES string: CCCCOC(=O)C(C)C
• InChI: 1S/C8H16O2/c1-4-5-6-10-8(9)7(2)3/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3
• InChI key: JSLCOZYBKYHZNL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Butyl isobutyrate is an aliphatic ester generally used as a modifier or fixative in flavor industry. It is also used as a flavoring agent for its fruity flavor.

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• signalword: Warning
• hcodes: H226,H315,H319,H335
• pcodes: P210 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• target_organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class: 3 - Flammable liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 2
• flash_point_f: 109.4 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 43 °C - closed cup