Molecular Formula | C8H14O3 |
Molar Mass | 158.2 |
Density | 0.98 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | -9 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 173 °C (lit.) |
Flash Point | 128°F |
Solubility | Soluble in chloroform and methanol. |
Vapor Presure | 1.29mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Liquid |
Color | Clear colorless to light yellow |
BRN | 636726 |
pKa | 10.61±0.46(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
Sensitive | Sensitive to light |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.425(lit.) |
MDL | MFCD00009198 |
Risk Codes | 10 - Flammable |
Safety Description | 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. |
UN IDs | UN 3272 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
HS Code | 29183000 |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | III |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
Application | ethyl isobutyryl acetate is an aliphatic β-ketoester, an intermediate for the synthesis of atorvastatin, and also an important chemical raw material. Ethyl isobutyryl acetate can be obtained by reacting ethyl α-acetylisobutyryl acetate with aqueous ammonia. |