Isobutyric Acid

Isobutyric Acid Product Technical Data

Product Name: Isobutyric Acid
Chemical Formula:C4H8O2
CAS Number: 79-31-2
Purity Grade: ≥ 99.5%
Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid
Smell: Characteristic pungent sour taste


Key Physical and Chemical Properties

Item Parameters
Molecular Weight 88.11 g/mol
Density (20°C) 0.95 g/cm³
Boiling Point 154-155°C
Melting Point -47°C
Flash Point 55°C (Closed Cup)
Solubility Soluble in water, ethanol, ether

Application Areas
1. Flavors and Food Additives
Function: Synthetic edible flavors (such as isobutyric acid esters), giving
fruit flavors (strawberry, pineapple, etc.)
End Products: Beverages, candies, baked food flavors
2. Pesticide intermediates
Key raw materials for synthetic herbicides (such as isobutyric acid) and
fungicides
3. Pharmaceutical synthesis
Organic synthetic building blocks for the preparation of anti-inflammatory
drugs and antibiotics
4. Industrial solvents
Environmentally friendly solvent substitutes for resin and coating production
5. Animal feed preservatives
Inhibit mold growth and extend feed storage period

Packaging and storage specifications
Packaging form Specifications Transport mark
Galvanized iron drum 200 kg/barrel Corrosive liquid (Class 8)
IBC ton barrel 1000 kg/barrel UN 2529, PG III
ISO TANK 20,000 L Anti-static grounding device required

Storage conditions
Cool and ventilated warehouse, temperature ≤30°C
Avoid oxidants and alkaline substances
Sealed storage, avoid contact with metals other than stainless steel
Quality control standards
Implementation standard: GB/T 24796-2022 (industrial grade) / FCC (food grade)

Hazard warning:

Corrosive: Contact with skin may cause chemical burns (wear acid-resistant
gloves/goggles)
Flammability: Steam mixed with air may form an explosive mixture
Leakage treatment:
Cover with inert adsorbent material (sand)
Collect in a dedicated waste acid container
Rinse the contaminated area with sodium carbonate solution

Customized service
Special purity: 99.9% electronic grade (for semiconductor cleaning) is
available

Packaging customization: Support small sample bottles (1kg/5kg) or tank truck
transportation

Technical support: Free application compatibility test report

Minimum Order: 2 metric tons

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