Alias: Isobutyric Acid; Isobutanoic Acid; 2-Methylpropanoic Acid

CAS No.: 79-31-2

Content: ≥99.5%

Lead Time: 14-30 days

Annual Capacity：10000 MT

Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid

The uses were similar to n-butyric acid and mainly used to produce the corresponding esters, for example, methyl isobutyrate had an apricot aroma, propyl isobutyrate had a pineapple aroma, isoamyl isobutyrate had a banana flavor, octyl isobutyrate had grape flavor, benzyl isobutyrate had grassy mold aroma, etc., and could be used as a synthetic flavor and solvent. Isobutyric Acid is also used in the manufacture of varnishes and plasticizers.

Isobutyric Acid(CAS 79-31-2) Feature:

High purity to 99.5% above. Low moisture and isomers.

Nice replacement of EASTMAN's material. 

Isobutyric Acid(CAS 79-31-2) Specifications

Isobutyric Acid(CAS 79-31-2) Applications

▶ Chemical Intermediates: Isobutyric acid is used as an intermediate in the production of various chemicals, including isobutanol and isobutyrate esters.

▶ Food and Flavoring: It's utilized as a food additive and flavoring agent due to its characteristic cheesy and sweaty odor, often found in dairy and fruit flavors.

▶ Perfume and Fragrance: Isobutyric acid is employed in the production of perfumes and fragrances, adding a fruity and sweaty note to certain scents.

▶ Pharmaceuticals: It can serve as a starting material in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds and active ingredients.

▶ Agricultural Industry: Isobutyric acid is used as a herbicide to control unwanted vegetation in agriculture.

▶ Plastics and Polymers: It can be used in the production of certain types of plastics and polymers.

▶ Animal Feed Additive: In some cases, it is used as an animal feed additive to enhance the flavor of feeds.

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Isobutyric Acid(CAS 79-31-2) Properties

Chemical Formula: C4H8O2

CAS Number: 79-31-2

Molecular Weight: 88.11 g/mol

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Isobutyric acid is a colorless to pale yellow liquid.

Odor: It has a characteristic cheesy or sweaty odor.

Density: The density of isobutyric acid is approximately 0.952 g/cm³.

Melting Point: Isobutyric acid has a melting point of approximately -46 °C (-51 °F).

Boiling Point: It boils at around 155 °C (311 °F).

Chemical Properties:

Solubility: Isobutyric acid is miscible with water, alcohol, and ether.

Reactivity: It is a weak acid and can react with strong bases to form salts. It can also undergo esterification reactions.

Stability: Isobutyric acid is stable under normal storage conditions but can react with oxidizing agents.

Safety Information:

Isobutyric acid should be handled with care due to its corrosive and irritant properties. Proper protective equipment and safety measures should be followed when working with this chemical.

Packing: 200 KG/Plastic Drum or 22MT / ISO Tank

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Runtai New Material Co Ltd (Runtai) is one of the world's leading new material manufacturers. Runtai is a high-tech enterprise specialized in "intelligent" manufacturing of environmentally-friendly water-based new materials coalescing agents, solvents, and plasticizers) and other products in China. Runtai has three subsidiaries: Runtai New Material (Taixing) Co., Ltd., Runtai Chemical Nantong Co., Ltd., and Runtai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (UAE). The products are exported to more than 100 countries and regions around the world. The company is dedicated to providing customers with innovative products and quality services. Runtai New Material, for the Future!

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