Isobutyl 2-butenoate Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

171 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.89 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.428(lit.)

FEMA 

3432 | ISOBUTYL 2-BUTENOATE

Flash point:

131 °F

form 

clear liquid

color 

Colorless to Almost colorless

Specific Gravity

0.89

Odor

at 100.00 %. fruity dry tropical rummy ripe green pear (caramellic is the long drydown)

Odor Type

fruity

JECFA Number

1206

LogP

2.73

CAS DataBase Reference

589-66-2(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

2-Butenoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester(589-66-2)

EPA Substance Registry System

2-Butenoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester (589-66-2)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

10-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

16-26-36/37/39

RIDADR 

UN 3272 3/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

HS Code 

2916.19.5000

HazardClass 

3

PackingGroup 

III

MSDS

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Isobutyl 2-butenoate Usage And Synthesis

Description

Isobutyl 2-butenoate has a fruity flavor. It may be prepared by heating the corresponding acid and alcohol with sulfuric acid.

Chemical Properties

Isobutyl 2-Butenoate has a fruity, powerful odor.

Chemical Properties

Colorless liquid; powerful fruity odor. Soluble in alcohol, propylene glycol, fixed oils; slightly soluble in water.

Occurrence

Reported found in grapes, mango and Roman chamomile oil.

Uses

Food additive.

Preparation

By heating the corresponding acid and alcohol with sulfuric acid.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: waxy, fruity, sweet with apple and pineapple nuances.

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