Isobutyl acetate
2-methylpropyl ethanoate, isobutyl ester of acetic acid, 2-methylpropyl acetate, 2-methylpropyl ester of acetic acid, beta-methylpropyl ethanoate
How to detect Isobutyl acetate
Formula: C6H12O2 | CAS: 110-19-0
Synonyms: 2-methylpropyl ethanoate, isobutyl ester of acetic acid, 2-methylpropyl acetate, 2-methylpropyl ester of acetic acid, beta-methylpropyl ethanoate
Isobutyl acetate is a flavour in raspberries and not surprisingly, it is engaged as a food additive and in perfumery. It is an excellent solvent, particularly for acetate base varnishes and coatings.
Specification
| Specification | Value/Information |
|---|---|
| Formula | C6H12O2 |
| CAS no. | 110-19-0 |
| Gas Response Factor, 11.7 eV | 0.8 |
| Gas Response Factor, 10.6 eV | 2 |
| Gas Response Factor, 10.0 eV | 10 |
| ppm per mg/m⁻³, (20 °C, 1 bar) | 0.207 |
| Molecular Weight, g/mole | 116.2 |
| Melting point, °C | '-99 |
| Boiling point, °C | 116 |
| Flash point, °C | 21.7 |
| Lower Explosive Limit, % | 1.3 |
| Specification | Value/Information |
|---|---|
| Density, g.cm⁻³ | 0.868 |
| Ionisation Energy, eV | 9.9 |
| EH40 TWA, ppm | 150 |
| EH40 TWA, mg.m⁻³ | 724 |
| EH40 STEL, ppm | 187 |
| EH40 STEL, mg.m⁻³ | 903 |
| NIOSH TWA REL, ppm | 150 |
| NIOSH TWA REL, mg.m⁻³ | 700 |
| NIOSH IDLH, ppm | 1300 |
| OSHA TWA PEL, ppm | 150 |
| OSHA TWA PEL, mg.m⁻³ | 700 |

























