What is Isobutyric acid CAS 79-31-2?
Isobutyric acid CAS 79-31-2 serves primarily as a building block for synthesizing isobutyrate esters used in flavors and perfumes, while also functioning as a1 preservative, disinfecting agent, and intermediate in various industrial applications such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and leather processing.
Specification
| Item |
Value |
| Appearance |
Clear colorless liquid |
| Melting Point |
-47 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling Point |
153-154 °C (lit.) |
| Density |
0.95 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Fp |
132 °F |
| pka |
4.84(at 20℃) |
| pH |
3.96(1 mM solution);3.44(10 mM solution);2.93(100 mM solution) |
| Storage Condition |
Store below +30°C. |
Feature
- Branched Acid: A stable, branched short-chain carboxylic acid suitable for esterification reactions.
- Food Grade: Available in FCC/FG and natural grades with high purity (typically ≥99%) from major suppliers.
- Commercial Versatility: Widely supplied for flavor, fragrance, and synthetic applications worldwide.
Application
- Flavor Agent: Imparts cheesy, buttery, dairy, and fruity notes in food, beverages, and dairy products.
- Fragrance Use: Employed in perfumes and cosmetics for its characteristic aroma profile.
- Ester Synthesis: Used to produce various isobutyrate esters serving as solvents, flavors, and perfume bases.
- Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a precursor for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals (e.g., diazinon), plasticizers, and fine chemicals.
- Industrial Uses: Applied in tanning agents, varnish, disinfectants, and as a buffering agent in formulations.
Packaging
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