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2-METHYLPROPYL ESTER

2-METHYLPROPYL ESTER = STEARATE ESTER

2-methylpropyl ester is an ester made of combination of isobutyl alcohol and stearic acid. 
2-methylpropyl ester are stearate esters that are oily liquids or waxy solids. 
2-methylpropyl ester has molecular weight of 340.592 g/mol. 

CAS Number: 646-13-9
EC Number: 211-466-1
Molecular Formula: C22H44O2
Molecular Weight: 340.58

2-methylpropyl ester is a natural product found in Aristolochia baetica, Aristolochia fontanesii, and Aristolochia paucinervis with data available.

2-methylpropyl ester are stearate esters that are oily liquids or waxy solids. 
2-methylpropyl ester has molecular weight of 340.592 g/mol. 

2-methylpropyl ester is an ester made of combination of isobutyl alcohol and stearic acid. 
Stearic acid is found in animal and vegetable fats. 
Low viscosity and oily nature of stearate esters helps in the formation of non-greasy hydrophobic film when applied to lips or skin. 

2-methylpropyl ester esters are majorly used in cosmetics and personal care products. 
Stearate esters primarily act as lubricants on the skin surface due to their oily or waxy property. 

This gives skin a soft and smoothening appearance. 
2-methylpropyl ester content when applied on skin in form of skin cosmetics forms a thin coating. 

Thus, 2-methylpropyl ester acts as a skin conditioning agent. 
2-methylpropyl ester is used during the formulation of eye makeup, lipstick, and skin makeup. 

2-methylpropyl ester is used in other applications in metalworking and industrial segments due to 2-methylpropyl ester lubricant nature. 
Rise in demand for personal care products and bio-lubricants in the metal working industry is one of the key drivers of the 2-methylpropyl ester market.

Based on application, the 2-methylpropyl ester market can be segmented into personal care & cosmetics, metal working, and industrial. 
Personal care & cosmetics contributed significant share of the 2-methylpropyl ester market in 2016. 

2-methylpropyl ester is likely to remain the dominant segment during the forecast period. 
Rise in usage of bio-esters in formulation of personal care and cosmetics products and increase in usage of personal care & cosmetics products across the globe are the prominent factors expected to drive the 2-methylpropyl ester market between 2017 and 2025. 

The stearate esters (Butyl Stearate, Cetyl Stearate, Isocetyl Stearate, Isopropyl Stearate, Myristyl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, 2-methylpropyl ester) are oily liquids or waxy solids. 
Ethylhexyl Stearate may also be called Octyl Stearate. 
In cosmetics and personal care products, stearate esters are used most frequently in the formulation of eye makeup, skin makeup, lipstick and skin care products.

Stearate esters act primarily as lubricants on the skin’s surface, which gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance. 
Butyl Stearate also decreases the thickness of lipsticks, thereby lessening the drag on lips, and imparts water repelling characteristics to nail polishes. 

Butyl Stearate and Isopropyl Stearate dry to form a thin coating on the skin. 
Isocetyl Stearate can also be used to dissolve other substances, usually liquids.

2-methylpropyl esters are stearate esters that are oily liquids or waxy solids. 
2-methylpropyl ester is known with many chemical names such as isobutyl ester, 2-methylpropyl ester, octadecanoic acid, and Kessco IBS. 

2-methylpropyl ester has molecular weight of 340.592 g/mol. 
2-methylpropyl ester is an ester made of combination of isobutyl alcohol and stearic acid. 

Stearic acid is found in animal and vegetable fats. 
Low viscosity and oily nature of stearate esters helps in the formation of non-greasy hydrophobic film when applied to lips or skin. 

2-methylpropyl ester esters are majorly used in cosmetics and personal care products. 
Stearate esters primarily act as lubricants on the skin surface due to their oily or waxy property.

This gives skin a soft and smoothening appearance. 2-methylpropyl ester content when applied on skin in form of skin cosmetics forms a thin coating. 
Thus, 2-methylpropyl ester acts as a skin conditioning agent.

2-methylpropyl ester is used during the formulation of eye makeup, lipstick, and skin makeup. 
2-methylpropyl ester is used in other applications in metalworking and industrial segments due to 2-methylpropyl ester lubricant nature. 

Rise in demand for personal care products and bio-lubricants in the metal working industry is one of the key drivers of the 2-methylpropyl ester market. 
However, slow growth of metalworking fluid market which is one of the key applications of IBS and confined production of IBS in limited countries in Europe are the major restraints for the market.

Covid-19 Impact Analysis:
The coronavirus's unfavorable global effects are already evident, and they will have a big impact on the 2-methylpropyl ester in 2020.
The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency after the COVID-19 virus outbreak in December 2019. 

The disease has spread to over 100 nations and resulted in massive deaths all across the world. 
Exports & Imports, global manufacturing, tourism, and financial sectors have all been heavily damaged.

The downward pressure on the global economy, which had previously shown signs of improvement, has escalated once more. 
The outbreak of the virus has added danger factors to the international economy's already sluggish development. 

Many international groups have stated that the global economy is experiencing 2-methylpropyl ester most difficult moment since the financial crisis.
The lockdown has resulted in hampering the imports and exports of various goods. 
Also, the uncertainty created in the market in the consumers’ buying pattern has resulted in hampering of the 2-methylpropyl ester.

Top Impacting Factors:
The global 2-methylpropyl ester market is dependent on the supply & demand of end-use industries, and the raw materials. 
Stearic acid is the main raw material, which is obtained from vegetable and animal fats, any fluctuations in the supply of steric acid have a direct effect on the 2-methylpropyl ester manufacturers. 
Also, the substitutes for 2-methylpropyl ester are butyl stearate itself, which can also be used for the same application wherein 2-methylpropyl ester is used and thus restricts the market to some extent.

The personal care and cosmetic manufacturers are the chief customers for 2-methylpropyl ester chemical and their growth basically drives the 2-methylpropyl ester consumption rate. 
Further, the factors which indirectly supports the cosmetic & personal care manufacturers’ growth is the rising disposable income of individuals, urbanization & development of megacities, demographic trends, penetration of premiumization.

Market trends:
The increasing consumption in metalworking fluids and personal care industry drives the global 2-methylpropyl ester market.
2-methylpropyl ester (IBS) is an ester which is primarily used in metalworking, personal care and other industrial activities. 

2-methylpropyl ester is a stearate ester which is available in both oily liquid and waxy solid forms. 
2-methylpropyl ester due to its less toxicity is widely preferred as an ingredient in personal care products. 
Similarly, the use of esters in metal lubricating application has increased over the years due to 2-methylpropyl ester excellent lubricating properties. 

2-methylpropyl ester improves the lubricity of different metals like copper, steel and aluminum. 
The demand for 2-methylpropyl ester is expected to grow in the coming years, due to 2-methylpropyl ester increasing consumption in metalworking fluids and personal care industry. 

Stearate esters have excellent lubricating properties and therefore preferred as metalworking lubricants. 
These esters have a low viscosity and are also used in personal care products.

Rising demand for the market in the growing economies is a key driver for the market.
Continuous increase in online beauty spending, expansion of social networks, consumers' interest in new, different, and premium products, acceleration of urbanization worldwide, and growth of the upper-middle classes all over the world and especially in Asia, where consumers are both knowledgeable and enthusiastic about this segment, are some of the major factors that contribute to the steady growth of the cosmetics and personal care market.

Rising demand in various end-use industries like pharmaceuticals and textile is also expected to boost the market growth.
2-methylpropyl ester is also used in topical pharmaceuticals. 

The Asia-Pacific pharmaceutical market is the third-largest pharmaceutical market in the world after North America and Europe, owing to the size of the population, especially the older population, GDP per capita, health expenditures, and regulatory systems, among others. 
In textile manufacturing, countries such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, China, India and Hong Kong stand out among the top 10 global manufacturers, hence, indicating regular demand for 2-methylpropyl ester to be used as a lubricant for textile processing.       

Uses of 2-methylpropyl ester:
2-methylpropyl ester is used in waterproof coatings, polishes, face creams, rouges, ointments, soaps, inks, and lubricants.
2-methylpropyl ester is also used in rubber manufacturing and in dye solutions.

2-methylpropyl ester is used in waterproof coatings, polishes, face creams, rouges, ointments, soaps, rubber mfr, dye soln, inks, lubricants
2-methylpropyl ester is used in cosmetics, inks, coatings, polishes

Construction and building materials:
Materials used for construction (e.g. flooring, tile, sinks, bathtubs, mirrors, wall materials/drywall, wall-to-wall carpets, insulation, playground surfaces).

Personal care:
Moisturizers, lotions, and creams for treating the face (excluding eye-specific products) such as emollient, flavouring, skin conditioning.

Industry Uses:
Finishing agents
Lubricants and lubricant additives

Consumer Uses:
Lubricants and lubricant additives

General Manufacturing Information of 2-methylpropyl ester:

Industry Processing Sectors:
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Textiles, apparel, and leather manufacturing

Stability and Reactivity of 2-methylpropyl ester:

Chemical Stability: 
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Hazardous Polymerization: 
Will not occur under normal conditions.

Keep Away From: 
Sources of ignition. 

Handling and Storage
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. 
Use with adequate ventilation. 

Avoid breathing fumes. 
Use normal personal hygiene and housekeeping. 
Store in a cool dry area away from other incompatible 

First Aid Measures of 2-methylpropyl ester:

Skin: 
Immediately wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes.

Eyes: 
Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 mintues, holding eye lids apart.

Inhalation: 
Remove to the fresh air. 
If not breathing give artificial respiration. 
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Ingestion: 
Wash out mouth with water.

On All of the Above: 
Consult a physician if symptoms persist. 

Fire Fighting Measures of 2-methylpropyl ester:
Flash Point: >170C
Flammable Limits: N/A

Extinguishing Media: 
Use media that is appropriate to treat surrounding fire. 
Water or foam may cause frothing.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Use fire fighting procedure that is appropriate to treat surrounding fire. 
All firefighters should use selfcontained breathing apparatus and full fire-fighting turn-out gear.

Auto Ignition Temperature: 
N/A 

Accidental Release Measures of 2-methylpropyl ester:
Isolate hazard area and deny entry to unnecessary or unprotected personnel. 
Contain Spilled liquid with sand or earth. 

Place in a disposal Container. 
Avoid runnoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways.

Safety of 2-methylpropyl ester:

Storage class: 
10 - 13 Other liquids and solids

WGK: 
WGK 1 slightly hazardous to water

Identifiers of 2-methylpropyl ester:
CAS number: 646-13-9
EC number: 211-466-1
Hill Formula: C₂₂H₄₄O₂
Molar Mass: 340.58 g/mol
HS Code: 2915 70 50

CAS Number: 646-13-9
Chem/IUPAC Name: 2-methylpropyl ester
EINECS/ELINCS No: 211-466-1
COSING REF No: 34606

EC / List no.: 211-466-1
CAS no.: 646-13-9
Mol. formula: C22H44O2

Synonym(s): 2-methylpropyl ester
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C22H44O2
CAS Number: 646-13-9
Molecular Weight: 340.58
EC Index Number: 211-466-1

Properties of 2-methylpropyl ester:
Density: 0.85 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Melting Point: 28.9 °C

Quality Level: 200
Form: solid
mp: 28.9 °C
Density: 0.85 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Storage temp.: 2-30°C
InChI: 1S/C22H44O2/c1-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-22(23)24-20-21(2)3/h21H,4-20H2,1-3H3
InChI key: ORFWYUFLWUWSFM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Formula: C22H44O2
Molar Mass: 340.58
Density: 0.85 g/cm3 (20℃)
Melting Point: about 20°
Boling Point: 381.5°C
Flash Point: 187.7°C
Vapor Presure: 5.07E-06mmHg at 25°C
Storage Condition: Store below +30°C.
Refractive Index: 1.4365 (estimate)

Molecular Weight: 340.6
XLogP3-AA: 9.9
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
Rotatable Bond Count: 19
Exact Mass: 340.334130642
Monoisotopic Mass: 340.334130642
Topological Polar Surface Area: 26.3 Ų
Heavy Atom Count: 24
Complexity: 261
Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes

Specifications of 2-methylpropyl ester:
Saponification value: 170 - 179
Identity (IR): passes test

Names of 2-methylpropyl ester:

Regulatory process names:
Isobutyl stearate
isobutyl stearate

IUPAC names:
2-methylpropyl octadecanoate
2-methylpropyl oktadekanoát
isobutyl octadecanoate
ISOBUTYL STEARATE
Isobutyl stearate
isobutyl stearate
octadecanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl
Octadecanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester

Other identifiers:
646-13-9

Synonyms of 2-methylpropyl ester:
ISOBUTYL STEARATE
646-13-9
2-Methylpropyl octadecanoate
Octadecanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester
Stearic acid, isobutyl ester
V8DPR6HNX3
Stearic acid isobutyl ester
isobutyl octadecanoate
HSDB 2177
EINECS 211-466-1
UNII-V8DPR6HNX3
BRN 1792857
Uniflex IBYS
Kessco IBS
Stearic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester
Kemester 5415
Octadecanoic acid 2-methylpropyl ester
Emerest 2324
Estol 1476
SCHEMBL33706
3-02-00-01017 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
Isobutyl stearate, AldrichCPR
ISOBUTYL STEARATE [MI]
DTXSID9027285
ISOBUTYL STEARATE [HSDB]
ISOBUTYL STEARATE [INCI]
STL417837
ZINC95876441
AKOS015901564
FT-0696997
646I139
Q27291666
(2E)-3-(9-ETHYL-9H-CARBAZOL-3-YL)ACRYLICACID
isobutyl octadecanoate
2-methyl propyl octadecanoate
2-methylpropyl octadecanoate
octadecanoic acid 2-methyl propyl ester
octadecanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester
stearic acid 2-methyl propyl ester
stearic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester
stearic acid, isobutyl ester
HSDB 2177
BRN 1792857
isobutyl stearate
ISOBUTYL STEARATE
Isobutyl stearate
ISOBUTYLOCTADECANOATE
OCTADECANOICACID,2-METHYL-
Stearic acid, isobutyl ester
2-Methylpropyl octadecanoate
stearic acid, isobutyl ester
Octadecanoic acid isobutyl ester
Stearic acid 2-methylpropyl ester
Stearic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester
Octadecanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester
3-02-00-01017
211-466-1
646-13-9
Isobutyl stearate
Isobutylstearat
MFCD00072278
Octadecanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester
Stéarate d'isobutyle
2-Methylpropyl octadecanoate
3-02-00-01017
3-02-00-01017
EINECS 211-466-1
Emerest 2324
Estol 1476
isobutyl octadecanoate
iso-Butyl Stearate
Isobutylstearate
Kemester 5415
Kessco IBS
Octadecanoic acid
octadecanoic acid isobutyl ester
stearic acid isobutyl ester
Stearic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester
Stearic acid, isobutyl ester
Uniflex IBYS
 

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