PRODUCTS

ISOBUTYL ISOBUTYRATE

Isobutyl isobutyrate is a carboxylic ester.
Isobutyl isobutyrate appears as a colorless liquid with a pleasant fruity odor.
Isobutyl isobutyrate is insoluble in water and floats on water, but soluble in alcohol and ethers.
Isobutyl isobutyrate is used as a flavoring and in the manufacture of insecticides.

CAS: 97-85-8
European Community (EC) Number: 202-612-5

IUPAC Name: 2-methylpropyl 2-methylpropanoate

Molecular Formula: C8H16O2
Molecular Weight: 144.21 g/mol

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IBIB (Isobutyl Isobutyrate) is an economical retarder solvent that is used in nitrocellulose lacquers, coatings for plastic substrates, and high-solids coatings.
Isobutyl isobutyrate is a slow-evaporating solvent with good flow and leveling characteristics, and good blush resistance.
Isobutyl isobutyrate is an economical, urethane grade, active solvent for nitrocellulose.
The low surface tension of isobutyl isobutyrate is valuable in applications where improved wetting of the substrate is needed.
With low water miscibility, isobutyl isobutyrate is an excellent retarder solvent for moisture-sensitive coatings such as 2-K polyurethanes.
Isobutyl isobutyrate has high electrical resistance, which is helpful in adjusting the resistivity of coatings applied using electrostatic spray equipment.

Isobutyl isobutyrate is used principally as a solvent, especially for nitrocellulose lacquers and thinners as well as coatings for plastic substrates, and high-solids coatings.
The majority of end uses are in coatings (automotive, industrial, wood furniture, and graphic arts).

Isobutyl isobutyrate belongs to the class of organic compounds known as carboxylic acid esters.
These are carboxylic acid derivatives in which the carbon atom from the carbonyl group is attached to an alkyl or an aryl moiety through an oxygen atom (forming an ester group).
Isobutyl isobutyrate is a grape skin, pineapple, and tropical tasting compound.
Isobutyl isobutyrate has been detected, but not quantified in, several different foods, such as alcoholic beverages, fruits, roman camomiles (Chamaemelum nobile), and sweet bays (Laurus nobilis).
This could make isobutyl isobutyrate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods.
Based on a literature review a small amount of articles have been published on Isobutyl isobutyrate.

Experimental Properties

Color / Form: COLORLESS LIQUID
Odor: FRUITY ODOR
Boiling Point: 299.7 °F at 760 mmHg
Melting Point: -113.3 °F
Flash Point: 99 °F
Solubility: 0.5 G PER 100 ML WATER
Density: 0.853 to 0.857 at 68 °F
Vapor Density: 4.97 (AIR= 1)
Vapor Pressure: 4.33 [mmHg]
Autoignition Temperature: 810 °F (432 °C)
INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.3999 @ 20 °C/D

Applications:
• Architectural coatings
• Auto OEM
• Auto plastics
• Auto refinish
• Automotive
• Commerical printing inks
• General industrial coatings
• Graphic arts
• Industrial maintenance
• Intermediates
• Packaging inks non food contact
• Paints & coatings
• Protective coatings
• Wood coatings

Isobutyl isobutyrate is a biodegradable and environmentally friendly solvent.
Isobutyl isobutyrate is a colorless liquid with a fruity aroma.
Isobutyl isobutyrate has slow evaporation rate, strong solubility, and extremely low toxicity.
Isobutyl isobutyrate can be used as a substitute for PMA in many coating applications.
The replacement level of nitrocellulose in wood coatings can be at least 50%.
Isobutyl isobutyrate is used in high-end paints such as plastic paints.
Isobutyl isobutyrate can be used as a partial replacement for DIBK.

Isobutyl isobutyrate appears as a colorless liquid with a pleasant fruity odor.
Moderately toxic by inhalation.
Isobutyl isobutyrate is insoluble in water and floats on water, but soluble in alcohol and ethers.
Isobutyl isobutyrate is used as a flavoring and in the manufacture of insecticides.

Sources/Uses
Isobutyl isobutyrate is a volatile component of strawberries, cantaloupes, muskmelons, and various essential oils; Used as flavoring agent, insect repellent, lacquer thinner, and perfume additive;
Isobutyl isobutyrate is used to make insecticides;
Isobutyl isobutyrate is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose lacquers and thinners, plastic substrates, and high-solids coatings.

Isobutyl Isobutyrate (IBIB) is a colorless liquid with a fruity odor.
Isobutyl isobutyrate is insoluble water, but soluble in alcohol and ether.

Isobutyl isobutyrate is used in various applications such as flavorings, insect repellents, nitrocellulose lacquers and thinners, and as a substitute for methyl amyl acetate.

Used in paint solvents: Isobutyl isobutyrate has a good solubility, and it is a slow dry solvent, can be used in automotive repair paint, plastic paint and other high-end paint.
Volatility speed, solubility of Isobutyl isobutyrate are similar with DIBK , so that it can be used as a partial substitute for DIBK.

For the spice industry: Isobutyl isobutyrate has a better fruit odor and can be used to prepare raw materials for flavoring with pineapple and pear.

For the pharmaceutical industry: Isobutyl isobutyrate is extremely toxic and can be used for the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates.