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Methyl isobutyrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A14070.AE
100 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Methyl isobutyrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A14070.AE
100 mL, Each
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Catalog number: A14070.AE
also known as A14070-AE
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
547-63-7
IUPAC Name
methyl 2-methylpropanoate
Molecular Formula
C5H10O2
InChI Key
BHIWKHZACMWKOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COC(=O)C(C)C
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless
Assay (GC)
≥97.5%
Refractive Index
1.3820-1.3860 @ 20°C (non-U.S. specification)
Form
Liquid

Description

Methyl isobutyrate is used as a flavoring agent. It was used as diluent in forced Rayleigh scattering studies to measure diffusion coefficients for a ternary system comprising camphorquinone in poly(methyl methacrylate).

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Methyl isobutyrate is used as a flavoring agent. It was used as diluent in forced Rayleigh scattering studies to measure diffusion coefficients for a ternary system comprising camphorquinone in poly(methyl methacrylate).

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Flammable liquids
    Category 2
    Skin Corrosion/Irritation
    Category 2
    Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
    Category 2
    Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)
    Category 3
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    Hazard Statements

    H315 - Causes skin irritation

    H319 - Causes serious eye irritation

    H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

    Physical Hazards

    H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor

    Precautionary Statements

    P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray

    P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

    P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water

    P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

    P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking

    P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment