Isobutyl acetate is used as a solvent for lacquer, thinners, sealants, perfumes and nitrocellulose. Further, it is used as a flavoring agent.
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Applications
Isobutyl acetate is used as a solvent for lacquer, thinners, sealants, perfumes and nitrocellulose. Further, it is used as a flavoring agent.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ether, methanol and acetone. Slightly miscible with water and carbon tetrachloride.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
RUO – Research Use Only
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Evageliou, V.; Papastamopoulou, K.; Frantzeskaki, D.; Christodoulidou, C. C. Retention of esters by gellan and pectin solutions or their mixtures. Food Hydrocolloids 2015, 51, 54-59.