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Isobutyl acetate

99%

Synonym(s):

Acetic acid isobutyl ester

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Linear Formula:
CH3COOCH2CH(CH3)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
116.16
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1741909
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

vapor density

>4 (vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

15 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

99%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

793 °F

expl. lim.

10.5 %

impurities

≤0.050% (water)

refractive index

n20/D 1.39 (lit.)

pH

6.7 (20 °C, 5 g/L)

bp

115-117 °C (lit.)

mp

−99 °C (lit.)

solubility

water: soluble 5.6 g/L at 20 °C

density

0.867 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(C)COC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C6H12O2/c1-5(2)4-8-6(3)7/h5H,4H2,1-3H3

InChI key

GJRQTCIYDGXPES-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Isobutyl acetate (IBA), one of the isomers of butyl acetate, is an odorant found in fruits. Vapor-liquid equilibria of its binary mixture with isobutyl alcohol at 20 and 101.3kPa have been evaluated. Its synthesis via lipase-catalyzed esterification reaction has been reported.

Application


  • Green Synthesis of the Flavor Esters with a Marine Candida parapsilosis Esterase Expressed in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.: This study demonstrates a green synthesis approach using a marine esterase for the production of flavor esters, including isobutyl acetate. The process employs Saccharomyces cerevisiae, showcasing the potential for sustainable production of flavoring agents in the food and beverage industry (Xue et al., 2020).

  • In-line reaction monitoring of entacapone synthesis by Raman spectroscopy and multivariate analysis.: This research employs Raman spectroscopy to monitor the synthesis of entacapone in real-time. Isobutyl acetate is utilized as a solvent in the reaction, highlighting its relevance in pharmaceutical synthesis and process monitoring (Novak et al., 2011).

  • Paint thinner exposure inhibits testosterone synthesis and secretion in a reversible manner in the rat.: This study investigates the effects of paint thinner exposure, which contains isobutyl acetate, on testosterone synthesis in rats. The findings provide insights into the potential endocrine-disrupting properties of isobutyl acetate in industrial applications (Yilmaz et al., 2006).

  • Preparation of spherically agglomerated crystals of aminophylline.: This research explores the preparation of aminophylline crystals using isobutyl acetate as a solvent. The study emphasizes the compound′s utility in pharmaceutical formulations to enhance drug solubility and bioavailability (Kawashima et al., 1984).

pictograms

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Danger

hcodes

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

71.6 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

flash_point_c

22 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup


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Günter E Jeromin et al.
Biotechnology letters, 30(5), 925-928 (2008-01-16)
A new irreversible esterification method for carboxylic acids catalyzed by a lipase from Candida antarctica (Novozyme 435) in organic solvents has been developed. The water produced during the process is chemically destroyed by a corresponding ester of acetoacetate, which acts
Isobaric vapor-liquid equilibria for the binary systems isobutyl alcohol+ isobutyl acetate and tert-butyl alcohol+tert-butyl acetate at 20 and 101.3 kPa.
Monton JB, et al.
Fluid Phase Equilibria, 227(1), 19-25 (2005)
Determination of low phosphate concentrations in seawater by an isobutyl acetate extraction procedure.
Cescon BS and Scarazzato PG.
Limnology and Oceanography, 18(3), 499-500 (1973)
Rabia Alghazeer et al.
Food chemistry, 108(3), 801-810 (2008-06-01)
The effect of frozen storage on lipid peroxidation in Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) stored for up to 26 weeks at -10 or -80°C (control), with and without green tea antioxidants, was investigated. Hydroperoxides (PV) and aldehydes (TBARS) were measured by
H Hellquist et al.
Acta oto-laryngologica, 96(5-6), 495-500 (1983-11-01)
Industrial workers more and more frequently seek medical advice for nasal and sinus symptoms that they attribute to occupational exposure. The present study comprised 10 paint-sprayers exposed to solvents (primarily toluene and isobutylacetate) and dust. The working environment was checked

Articles

Butyl methyl ether; Acetic acid; 2-Butanone; Ethyl acetate; Tetrahydrofuran; 1-Butanol; Isopropyl acetate; Heptane; Propyl acetate; 3-Methylbutanol; 4-Methyl-2-pentanone; Isobutyl acetate; Butyl acetate; Dimethyl sulfoxide; Anisole; Cumene

Protocols

Separation of Acetone; Acetic acid; Propionic acid; Ethyl butyrate; Ethanol; Isoamyl acetate; Isobutyric acid; 3-Methyl-2-butanol; Methyl acetate; 1-Propanol; Acetal, ≥98%, FG; 2-Methyl-1-pentanol; Butyl acetate; Ethyl propionate; 3-Pentanol; 2-Pentanol, 98%; Ethyl isobutyrate; Isobutyl acetate; Acetaldehyde; Furfural; Butyric acid; Methanol; Ethyl acetate

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