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Isobutyric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: L04038.0F
2500 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Isobutyric acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: L04038.0F
2500 mL, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: L04038.0F
also known as L04038-0F
Price (EUR)
85,59 Online price
95,10
Each
Quantity
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
79-31-2
IUPAC Name
2-methylpropanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C4H8O2
InChI Key
KQNPFQTWMSNSAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(C)C(O)=O
Specifications
Specification SheetAssay (GC)
≥98.5% (non-U.S. specification)
Comment
Specification differs for U.S. and non-U.S. material where indicated
Refractive Index
1.3915-1.3950 @ 20°C (non-U.S. specification)
Assay from Suppliers CofA
≥98.5% (U.S. specification)
Form
Liquid
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.
Applications
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.
Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol, chloroform and ether. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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.
Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol, chloroform and ether. Slightly miscible with carbon tetrachloride.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Flammable liquids
Category 3
Acute oral toxicity
Category 4
Acute dermal toxicity
Category 3
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Category 1
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Category 1
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed
H311 - Toxic in contact with skin
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Physical Hazards
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor
Precautionary Statements
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician