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Methyl isobutyrate

Methyl isobutyrate structure

Methyl isobutyrate 

structure
  • CAS No:

    547-63-7

  • Formula:

    C5H10O2

  • Chemical Name:

    Methyl isobutyrate

  • Synonyms:

    Propanoic acid,2-methyl-,methyl ester;Isobutyric acid,methyl ester;Methyl isobutyrate;Methyl 2-methylpropionate;Methyl 2-methylpropanoate;2-Methylpropanoic acid methyl ester;Methyl 2,2-dimethylacetate;NSC 126780;2-Methylpropionic acid methyl ester

  • Categories:

    Flavors and Fragrances  >  Synthetic Fragrances

Description

Methyl isobutyrate has a fruity (apple–pineapple) odor and a sweet flavor reminiscent of apricot. CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID


Liquid|colourless liquid


Methyl isobutyrate is the fatty acid methyl ester of isobutyric acid. It has a role as a metabolite. It derives from an isobutyric acid.

Methyl isobutyrate Basic Attributes

102.13

102.13

1740720

208-929-5

EM286QL922

126780

DTXSID5060275

2915900090

Characteristics

26.3

1.06

Clear colorless Liquid

0.91131 g/cm3 @ Temp: 40 °C

-84.7 °C

92.5 °C

38 °F

1.385

H2O: slightly soluble ;alcohol: miscible

Flammables area

49.26 mmHg

Inhalation-Mouse LC50: 25500 mg/m3/ 2 hours

Inflammable in case of open flame, high temperature, oxidant; burning produces irritating smoke

Safety Information

II

3

UN 1237 3/PG 2

3

11-36/37/38-20-2017/11/20

16-37/39-26-24/25

NQ5425000

F,Xi,Xn

The warehouse is ventilated, low temperature and dry; stored separately from oxidants and acids

P210

H225-H332

|Danger|H225 (99.94%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]|P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P280, P303+P361+P353, P370+P378, P403+P235, and P501|Aggregated GHS information provided by 1643 companies from 4 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.

Toxicity

practically nontoxic

Drug Information

methyl 2-methylpropanoate

Methyl isobutyrate Use and Manufacturing

Methods of Manufacturing

Directly esterified by methanol and isobutyric acid.

Uses

Solvent. Organic Synthesis. Gas chromatography analysis standard.

Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester: ACTIVE

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Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:102.13
XLogP3:1.2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:2
Rotatable Bond Count:2
Exact Mass:102.068079557
Monoisotopic Mass:102.068079557
Topological Polar Surface Area:26.3
Heavy Atom Count:7
Complexity:66.5
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

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