Molecular Formula | C8H16O2 |
Molar Mass | 144.21 |
Density | 0.861g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | -88.07°C (estimate) |
Boling Point | 157-158°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 114°F |
JECFA Number | 158 |
Vapor Presure | 2.91mmHg at 25°C |
Vapor Density | 5 (vs air) |
Appearance | neat |
Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
Merck | 14,5136 |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.403(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid. There are apples and pineapple fruit-like aroma and sweet taste. Soluble in ethanol and most non-volatile oils, slightly soluble in water, insoluble in glycerol. Boiling point 157 °c. Isobutyl butyrate is a metabolite of rifampicin, a Rifamycin antibiotic. |
Hazard Symbols | N - Dangerous for the environment![]() |
Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R52/53 - Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
Safety Description | S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S27 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. S60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. |
UN IDs | UN 3272 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | ET5020000 |
HS Code | 29156000 |
Hazard Class | 3.2 |
Packing Group | III |
FEMA | 2187 | ISOBUTYL BUTYRATE |
olfactory threshold (Odor Threshold) | 0.0016ppm |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
content analysis | determined by method 1 in ester determination method (OT-18). The sample amount taken is 900 mg. The equivalent factor (e) in the calculation is 72.11. Or by gas chromatography (GT-10-4) with non-polar column method. |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). LD50 9520 mg/kg (rabbit, oral). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drink 8.3; Cold drink 16; Candy 25; Baked food 24; Pudding 14; Gum candy 2000; Wine 2.0. Moderates are limited (FDA § 172.515,2000). |
use | GB 276011996 specifies edible spices that are allowed to be used. Mainly used to prepare peach, apricot and berry flavors. |
production method | is made by esterification of butyric acid and isobutanol in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid. Under anhydrous conditions, it is obtained by enzymatic synthesis of a mixture of isobutanol and butyric acid from pig pancreas. |
category | toxic substances |
toxicity classification | low toxicity |
acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50: 5000 mg/kg |
stimulation data | skin-rabbit 500 mg/24 hours mild |
flammability hazard characteristics | thermal decomposition discharges toxic and pungent smoke |
storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse low temperature ventilation and drying |
fire extinguishing agent | water, dry powder, carbon dioxide, foam |