Isobutyl isobutyrate is used principally as a solvent, especially for nitrocellulose lacquers and thinners as well as coatings for plastic substrates, and high-solids coatings. The majority of end uses are in coatings (automotive, industrial, wood furniture, and graphic arts).
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Applications
Isobutyl isobutyrate is used principally as a solvent, especially for nitrocellulose lacquers and thinners as well as coatings for plastic substrates, and high-solids coatings. The majority of end uses are in coatings (automotive, industrial, wood furniture, and graphic arts).
Solubility
Soluble in water (1 g/L at 20oc).
Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- D.R Hamsaveni.; S.G Prapulla.; S Divakar. Response surface methodological approach for the synthesis of isobutyl isobutyrate. Process Biochemistry. 2001, 36 (11), 1103-1109.
- Pascale Bradesi.; Félix Tomi.; Joseph Casanova.; Jean Costa.; Antoine François Bernardini. Chemical Composition of Myrtle Leaf Essential Oil from Corsica (France). Journal of Essential Oil Research. 1997, 9 (3), 283-288.