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Isobutyric Acid Regular

Isobutyric Acid is a high-purity (≥99%) intermediate used as a solvent in various applications, particularly where pleasant odors and flavor profiles are essential.

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Product Overview

Eastman™ Isobutyric Acid is a high-purity ingredient used in personal care and nutrition applications. In personal care, it serves as a solvent and fragrance ingredient, contributing to the stability and appeal of various products. In nutrition, it is used as a flavoring agent and feed additive, enhancing the palatability and nutritional value of food and animal feed. Its unique properties make it an effective solution for formulators and manufacturers seeking to create high-quality products with desirable sensory characteristics.

INCI: Isobutyric Acid

Specifications

  • Form: Clear, clean liquid
  • APHA color: 10 maximum, colorless
  • Assay: 99.5 % minimum
  • Molecular weight: 88.1
  • Specific gravity (@ 20ºC/20ºC): 0.95
  • Boiling point: 155ºC
  • Freezing point: -47ºC
  • Fire point: 67 ºC
  • Vapor pressure (@ 20ºC): 1.5mm Hg
  • Solubility in water (@ 25ºC): 21 wt %
  • Solubility water in (@ 25ºC): 42 wt %
  • Viscosity (@ 25ºC): 1.3 cP
  • CAS number: 79-31-2
  • Molecular formula: C4H8O2
  • Synonyms: 2-methylpropanoic acid, 2-methylpropionic acid, isobutanoic acid, isopropyl formic acid

Features & Benefits

Features:

  • Genetically unmodified
  • Plant-based origin
  • Soluble in various liquids, such as water and organic solvents
  • Produced following rigorous quality standards
Benefits:
  • Suitable for plant-based formulations
  • Flexible use in multiple applications
  • Ensures high-quality and safe product

Applications

Food Applications
  • Culinary ingredients
  • Flavor enhancers
  • Aroma compounds
Personal Care Applications
  • Fragrance components
  • Aroma compounds
  • Cosmetic ingredients
Pharmaceutical Applications
  • Pharmaceutical building blocks
  • Chemical precursors

Problems Solved

  • Difficulty dissolving in certain liquids, such as ethanol
  • Incompatibility with common solvents
  • Challenges with uniform mixing in organic solutions

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