Isobutyric acid, 99%

CAS: 79-31-2

Ref. 02-L04038

Product Information

• Name: Isobutyric acid, 99%
• Synonyms: isobutyric acid hemiammoniate isobutyric acid 2-methylpropionsaeure cenex RP b2 iso-C3H7COOH sobutyric acid nickel salt isobutyric acid ammonium salt isobutyric acid isobutyric acid (natural) isobuttersaeure, 2-Methyl-1-propanoic acid, 2-Methylpropanoate, 2-Methylpropanoic acid, 2-Methylpropionic acid, 2-Propanecarboxylic acid, Acide isobutyrique, Acido Isobutirico, Dimethyl acetic acid, Dimethylacetic acid, Iso-Butyric Aid, Isobutanoic acid, Isobuttersaeure, Isobuttersaure, Isobutyrates, Isobutyricacid, Isopropylformic acid, Methyl propionic acid, Nsc 62780, Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, Propionic acid, 2-methyl-, i-Butyric acid, iso-Butyric acid, α-Methylpropanoic acid, α-Methylpropionic acid

Description

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. 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.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 88.11
• Formula: C₄H₈O₂
• Purity: 99%
• Color/Form: Liquid, Clear colorless
• InChI key: KQNPFQTWMSNSAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N