Potassium Isobutyrate

CAS: 19455-20-0

Ref. 3D-UAA45520

Product Information

• Name: Potassium Isobutyrate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Potassium isobutyrate is a monocarboxylic acid that is used in the production of industrial chemicals. It is synthesized through the trimerization of propionate, which occurs in a nonpolar solvent at elevated temperatures. Potassium isobutyrate has been shown to be effective against human serum and can be used as an analog for acetylcysteine, a drug that treats acetaminophen overdose. Acetylcysteine prevents liver damage by preventing the formation of toxic metabolites from acetaminophen via its carboxylate and hydroxyl groups.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 126.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₇KO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%