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 |
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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 |
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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 |