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Isobutyric acid

Isobutyric acid Structure
CAS No.
79-31-2
Chemical Name:
Isobutyric acid
Synonyms
2-METHYLPROPIONIC ACID;Isobutanoic acid;Isobutric acid;2-METHYL PROPANOIC ACID;METHYLPROPIONIC ACID;FEMA 2222;Cenex RP b2;Tenox EBP 2;iso-C3H7COOH;i-Butyricacid
CBNumber:
CB3367722
Molecular Formula:
C4H8O2
Molecular Weight:
88.11
MOL File:
79-31-2.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
Modify Date:
2023/11/28 16:31:43

Isobutyric acid Properties

Melting point -47 °C (lit.)
Boiling point 153-154 °C (lit.)
Density 0.95 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density 3.04 (vs air)
vapor pressure 1.5 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.393(lit.)
FEMA 2222 | ISOBUTYRIC ACID
Flash point 132 °F
storage temp. Store below +30°C.
solubility 618g/l
form Liquid
pka 4.84(at 20℃)
color Clear colorless
PH 3.96(1 mM solution);3.44(10 mM solution);2.93(100 mM solution);
Odor at 1.00 % in propylene glycol. acidic sour cheese dairy buttery rancid
Odor Type acidic
Odor Threshold 0.0015ppm
explosive limit 1.6-7.3%(V)
Water Solubility 210 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck 14,5155
JECFA Number 253
BRN 635770
Dielectric constant 2.6(Ambient)
InChIKey KQNPFQTWMSNSAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 1.1 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference 79-31-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-(79-31-2)
EPA Substance Registry System Isobutyric acid (79-31-2)

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS05,GHS06
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H226-H302-H311-H314
Precautionary statements  P210-P233-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  Xn
Risk Statements  21/22
Safety Statements  23-36/37/39-24/25
RIDADR  UN 2529 3/PG 3
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  NQ4375000
13
Autoignition Temperature 824 °F
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29156000
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 266 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 475 mg/kg
NFPA 704
2
3 0

Isobutyric acid price More Price(25)

Manufacturer Product number Product description CAS number Packaging Price Updated Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) W222216 Isobutyric acid natural, ≥99%, FCC, FG 79-31-2 1SAMPLE-K ₹5196 2022-06-14 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) W222216 Isobutyric acid natural, ≥99%, FCC, FG 79-31-2 100G ₹12611.13 2022-06-14 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) W222216 Isobutyric acid natural, ≥99%, FCC, FG 79-31-2 1KG ₹21249.48 2022-06-14 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) W222208 Isobutyric acid ≥99%, FCC, FG 79-31-2 1SAMPLE-K ₹5141.88 2022-06-14 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich(India) W222208 Isobutyric acid ≥99%, FCC, FG 79-31-2 1KG ₹7339.35 2022-06-14 Buy
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W222216 1SAMPLE-K ₹5196 Buy
W222216 100G ₹12611.13 Buy
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Isobutyric acid Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Chemical Properties

Isobutyric acid is a clear colorless oily liquid with an odor and flavor similar to n-butyric acid. Miscible with water, soluble in ethanol and ether. Prepared via oxidation of isobutyl alcohol.

Physical properties

Isobutyric Acid is a flavoring agent that is a colorless liquid with a strong, penetrating odor, resembling butter. it is miscible in alcohol, propylene glycol, glycerin, mineral oil, and most fixed oils and soluble in water. it is obtained by chemical synthesis. it is also termed isopropylformic acid.

Occurrence

Isobutyric acid occurs naturally in Ceratonia siliqua L. The gum obtained from the kernels of this species is used as a thickener in the food industry. Reported found in several essential oils: Arnica montana, Roman chamomile, Laurus nobilis, imperatoria, and in carob fruits (Siliqua dulcis); also identified in the essence of Seseli tortuosum, Artemisia transiliensis.

Definition

ChEBI: Isobutyric acid is a branched fatty acid comprising propanoic acid carrying a methyl branch at C-2. It has a role as a volatile oil component, a plant metabolite and a Daphnia magna metabolite. It is a branched-chain saturated fatty acid, a methyl-branched fatty acid and a fatty acid 4:0. It is a conjugate acid of an isobutyrate.

Application

Isobutyric acid is mainly used in the synthesis of isobutyric acid esters, such as methyl isobutyrate, propyl ester, isoamyl ester and benzyl ester. It can also be used manufacture of esters for solvents, flavors and perfume bases, disinfecting agent, varnish, plasticizers, deliming hides, tanning agent and used in pharmaceutical. Isobutyric acid has some important derivatives that, in the industry, is actually used for the production of isobutyronitrile intermediates, and then converted to isobutylamidine hydrochloride that is the raw materials of pesticide diazinon.

Preparation

Isobutyric acid is prepared in a similar way to butyric acid, mainly by direct oxidation of isobutanol and isobutyraldehyde, which is obtained by a direct oxidation reaction with air or oxygen.

General Description

Isobutyric acid appears as a colorless liquid with a light odor of rancid butter. Flash point 132°F. Density 7.9 lb / gal. Corrosive to metals and tissue.

Air & Water Reactions

Flammable. Water soluble

Reactivity Profile

Isobutyric acid corrodes aluminum and other metals. Flammable hydrogen gas may accumulate in enclosed spaces in which this reaction has taken place [USCG, 1999].

Hazard

Toxic by ingestion, strong irritant to tissue.

Health Hazard

Inhalation causes irritation of nose and throat. Ingestion causes irritation of mouth and stomach. Contact with eyes or skin causes irritation.

Fire Hazard

Flammable/combustible material. May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water.

Synthesis

The preparation of isobutyric acid is similar with butyric acid, which is performed by the direct oxidation of isobutyl alcohol and isobutyraldehyde. Isobutyric acid can be directly generated from the oxidation of isobutyraldehyde in air or oxygen. Other manufacturing methods have isobutyronitrile hydrolysis and methacrylic acid hydrogenation. The oxidation of 2-methyl-1-nitropropane to prepare isobutyric acid can also obtain a higher yield. The purification of Isobutyric acid can be realized by azeotropic distillation with water, and anhydrous isobutyric acid can be obtained by the extractive distillation from carbon tetrachloride. Propylene and formic acid ester can react at 50 °C with the catalysis of hydrofluoric acid to generate methyl isobutyrate and propyl isobutyrate.

Purification Methods

Distil the acid from KMnO4, then redistil it from P2O5. [Beilstein 2 H 288, 2 I 126, 2 II 257, 2 III 637, 2 IV 843.]

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