Methyl Isobutyrate
Aroma Chemical CAS 547-63-7
A fruity note with an apple and pineapple character and a soft floral facet.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Ethereal |
| Descriptor 3 | Pineapple |
Identification
| CAS Number | 547-63-7 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C5H10O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 102.13 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl 2-methylpropanoate |
| InChIKey | BHIWKHZACMWKOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
iso butyric acid methyl ester, iso butyric acid, methyl ester, methyl 2-methyl propanoate, methyl 2-methyl propionate, methyl 2-methylpropanoate, methyl 2-methylpropionate, methyl iso butyrate, methyl isobutanoate, nat. methyl isobutyrate, methyl isobutyrate natural, 2-methyl propanoic acid methyl ester, methyl-iso-butyrate, methylisobutyrate, 2-methylpropanoic acid methyl ester, propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester, (±)-, propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 91.00 °C |
| Melting Point | -85.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 3.33 °C |
| Density | 0.88900 |
| Refractive Index | 1.38200 |
| Vapor Pressure | 50.410000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.139 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 9268 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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