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Product Name: Isobutyric Acid
Chemical Formula:C4H8O2
CAS Number: 79-31-2
Purity Grade: ≥ 99.5%
Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid
Smell: Characteristic pungent sour taste
Key Physical and Chemical Properties
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Item |
Parameters |
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Molecular Weight |
88.11 g/mol |
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Density (20°C) |
0.95 g/cm³ |
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Boiling Point |
154-155°C |
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Melting Point |
-47°C |
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Flash Point |
55°C (Closed Cup) |
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Solubility |
Soluble in water, ethanol, ether |
Application Areas
- Flavors and Food Additives
- Function: Synthetic edible flavors (such as isobutyric acid esters), giving fruit flavors (strawberry, pineapple, etc.).
- End Products: Beverages, candies, baked food flavors.
- Pesticide intermediates
- Key raw materials for synthetic herbicides (such as isobutyric acid) and fungicides.
- Pharmaceutical synthesis
- Organic synthetic building blocks for the preparation of anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics.
- Industrial solvents
- Environmentally friendly solvent substitutes for resin and coating production.
- Animal feed preservatives
- Inhibit mold growth and extend feed storage period.
Packaging and storage specifications
| Packaging form | Specifications | Transport mark |
| Galvanized iron drum | 200 kg/barrel | Corrosive liquid (Class 8) |
| IBC ton barrel | 1000 kg/barrel | UN 2529, PG III |
| ISO TANK | 20,000 L | Anti-static grounding device required |
Storage conditions
- Cool and ventilated warehouse, temperature ≤30°C.
- Avoid oxidants and alkaline substances.
- Sealed storage, avoid contact with metals other than stainless steel.
Quality control standards
Implementation standard: GB/T 24796-2022 (industrial grade) / FCC (food grade).
Hazard warning:
- Corrosive: Contact with skin may cause chemical burns (wear acid-resistant gloves/goggles).
- Flammability: Steam mixed with air may form an explosive mixture.
- Leakage treatment:
- Cover with inert adsorbent material (sand).
- Collect in a dedicated waste acid container.
- Rinse the contaminated area with sodium carbonate solution.
Customized service
- Special purity: 99.9% electronic grade (for semiconductor cleaning) is available
- Packaging customization: Support small sample bottles (1kg/5kg) or tank truck transportation
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SHANDONG SUMCHEMICALS CO., LTD.
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