| Name | isoamyl isobutyrate |
| Synonyms | FEMA 3507 isoamyl isobutyrate isopentyl isobutyrate ISOPENTYL ISOBUTYRATE Isoamyl 2-methylpropanoate ISOAMYL ISOBUTYRATE, NATURAL ISOBUTYRIC ACID ISOAMYL ESTER ISOPENTYL-2-METHYL PROPANOATE 3-Methylbutyl 2-methylpropionate 3-Methylbutyl 2-methylpropanoate |
| CAS | 2050-01-3 |
| EINECS | 218-078-1 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C9H18O2/c1-7(2)5-6-11-9(10)8(3)4/h7-8H,5-6H2,1-4H3 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H18O2 |
| Molar Mass | 158.24 |
| Density | 0.856g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | -73°C (estimate) |
| Boling Point | 169-171°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 129°F |
| JECFA Number | 49 |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Vapor Presure | 1.89mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | clear liquid |
| Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
| Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents. |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.406(lit.) |
| MDL | MFCD00053719 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid, apricot, pineapple and peach appear sweet. Boiling point 170 °c. |
| Risk Codes | 10 - Flammable |
| Safety Description | 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. |
| UN IDs | UN 2620 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29159000 |
| Hazard Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
| FEMA | 3507 | 3-METHYLBUTYL 2-METHYLPROPANOATE |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
| usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drink 48.1; Cold drink 74; Candy 114; Baked food 128.7; Pudding 103; Wine 21.1. Moderate limit (FDA § 172.515,2000). |
| use | GB 2760-96 specifies edible spices that are allowed to be used. Mainly used to prepare pineapple, peach, apricot and other flavors. |
| Production method | Isobutanol and isoamyl alcohol are made into steam and passed on a copper manganese monoxide catalyst activated by silver. |