Flavors & Fragrances
REACH
Isobutyl acetate
CAS Number
110-19-0
EC Number
203-745-1
FEMA Number
FEMA 2175
What is Isobutyl acetate?
Isobutyl acetate (CAS 110-19-0), also known by its FEMA 2175 designation, is an ester solvent and flavoring agent.
Where is Isobutyl acetate used?
- Food and beverage: flavoring ingredient imparting pear, apple and tropical fruit notes in confectionery, beverages and baked goods
- Cosmetics and personal care: fast-evaporating solvent in nail lacquers, perfumes and aerosol products
- Fragrance compounding: carrier and modifier adjusting the volatility profile of blends
- Industrial solvent for nitrocellulose lacquers, printing inks and surface coatings, where its moderate evaporation rate supports film formation and flow.
Good to know: Food-grade material conforms to FCC and FEMA 2175 specifications; technical grade is offered for industrial solvent use.
Commercial specifications
- Drum and IBC quantities
Other Names (Synonyms)
β-Methylpropyl ethanoate|isobutyl ethanoate|Isobutyl ester of acetic acid|i-butyl acetate|beta-methylpropyl ethanoate|acetic acid, isobutyl ester|acetic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester|2-methylpropyl ethanoate
What are the physical properties of Isobutyl acetate?
Melting Point -98.8 °C
Boiling Point 116.5 °C
Density 0.8712 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C
Flash Point 71 °F
Appearance Butyl acetates are colorless or yellowish liquids with pleasant, fruity odors. There are 4 isomers.
Color Clear
Odor Agreeable fruity odor in low concentrations, disagreeable in higher concentrations; mild, characteristic ester; nonresidual.
Form Liquid
Water Solubility 7 g/L (20 ºC)
Vapor Pressure 15 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.39(lit.)
pH 5 (4g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Log P 2.3 at 25℃
How is Isobutyl acetate classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS02· Flammable GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapor
H316 Causes mild skin irritation
H320 Causes eye irritation
H332 Harmful if inhaled
Precautionary Statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/…] equipment.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Isobutyl acetate?
HS Code 29153900
UN Number 1213
ADR Class 3
Packing Group II
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
WGK (Germany) 1