5151. Isobutyl Stearate

Nomenclature

CAS number: 646-13-9
Octadecanoic acid 2-methylpropyl ester; isobutyl octadecanoate; stearic acid isobutyl ester.
C22H44O2; mol wt 340.58.
C 77.58%, H 13.02%, O 9.40%.
Chemical structure

Properties

Paraffin-like, crystal substance at low temp, mp about 20°.

Use

Waterproof coatings, polishes, face creams, rouges, ointments, soaps, rubber manuf, dye solns, inks, lubricants.