IsoButyric Acid
Rs 110 per Kg + GSt as applicable
(Also known as 2-Methylpropanoic Acid)
Category:
Carboxylic Acid / Chemical Intermediate / Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient
Description: Isobutyric Acid (C₄H₈O₂) is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a sharp, rancid, and somewhat sweet odor. It is a branched-chain carboxylic acid used as a chemical intermediate in the production of esters, plasticizers, pharmaceuticals, and flavors. Isobutyric acid and its esters (such as isobutyl acetate and isobutyl butyrate) are valued for their fruity aroma, making them useful in flavoring, fragrance, and solvent applications.
Applications:
1. Flavor & Fragrance Industry Used to produce esters (e.g., isobutyl isobutyrate) for fruity and sweet flavor notes in beverages and foods. Fragrance intermediate for perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics.
2. Chemical Intermediate Raw material for plasticizers, synthetic lubricants, and esters. Used in the manufacture of cellulose esters and polymers.
3. Pharmaceuticals Intermediate for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and vitamin derivatives.
4. Coatings & Resins Used in paint additives, coating agents, and corrosion inhibitors.
5. Feed Additives Used in controlled formulations as a preservative and growth enhancer.
Technical Details:
Chemical Name - Isobutyric Acid
Chemical Formula - C₄H₈O₂
Molecular Weight - 88.11 g/mol
Appearance - Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor - Pungent, somewhat sweet, rancid odor
Purity - ≥ 99%
Boiling Point - 155 °C
Melting Point - (−47) °C
Flash Point - 68 °C (closed cup)
Density (at 25 °C) - 0.961 g/cm³
Solubility - Miscible with alcohol, ether; slightly soluble in water
pKa - 4.84
HS Code - 2915 60 10
Stability - Stable under normal storage; may polymerize under heat or light
Packaging:
35 kg / 200 kg HDPE Drums
IBC Tanks (1000 L)
Bulk Tanker Loads (on request)
Custom packaging available
Storage & Handling:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from heat, flames, and oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Use protective gloves and eye protection during handling. Avoid inhalation of vapors.