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. |