3814. Ethyl Isobutyrate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 97-62-1
2-Methylpropanoic acid ethyl ester.
C6H12O2; mol wt 116.16.
C 62.04%, H 10.41%, O 27.55%.
Chemical structure

Properties

Liquid; aromatic, fruity odor. d2020 0.870. bp 110-111°. mp -88°. nD20 1.3903. Flammable. Slightly sol in water; miscible with alcohol, ether.

Use

Manuf flavoring compds and essences.