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Isobutyric acid

greener alternative

natural, ≥99%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

2-Methylpropionic acid

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCO2H
CAS Number:
79-31-2
Molecular Weight:
88.11
FEMA Number:
2222
Council of Europe no.:
6c
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24900937
Flavis number:
8.006
EC Number:
201-195-7
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00002658
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
635770
Organoleptic:
butter; acidic; rancid
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Kosher, natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Level

300, 400

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Kosher, natural

agency

follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FCC, FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor density

3.04 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1.5 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99%

autoignition temp.

824 °F

expl. lim.

10 %

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

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refractive index

n20/D 1.393 (lit.)

bp

153-154 °C (lit.)

mp

−47 °C (lit.)

density

0.95 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

Aligned

organoleptic

butter; acidic; rancid

SMILES string

CC(C)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C4H8O2/c1-3(2)4(5)6/h3H,1-2H3,(H,5,6)

InChI key

KQNPFQTWMSNSAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Roman chamomile, strawberry, dairy products.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

131.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

55 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Regulatory Information

危险化学品

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SHBN5823
SHBM1852
MKCJ3482

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SKUGTIN
W222216-SAMPLE-K04061837508943
W222216-1KG-K04061838179722
W222216-100G-K04061838191182