Isobutyric acid

• 2-methyl propionic acid
• Isobutyric
• Isobutyric

Colorless liquid with an unpleasant odor

Liquid

0.95 g · cm -3 ( 20 ° C)

-46 ° C

155 ° C

2 hPa (20 ° C)

4.86 (25 ° C)

Moderately in water ( 210 g · l-1 at 20 ° C)

1.3920 (20 ° C)

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Isobutyric acid is a chemical compound that is used in the cosmetic industry and food industry and as an additive generally used in the chemical industry as an intermediate.

Production and representation

Isobutyric acid can be prepared inter alia by oxidation of isobutyraldehyde.

Use

Isobutyric acid is found as an additive in cosmetics. It can be used as the polar solvent for various chemical reactions. The salts of isobutyric find application in textile auxiliaries, tanning agents, stabilizers and preservatives in. As an intermediate product can isobutyric acid used in the manufacture of herbicides, as well as paint and plastic raw materials. The esters of isobutyric acid with monohydric alcohols are used as fragrances and flavorings use (eg, some of the compounds show a ananasählichen smell).

Safety

Vapors cause irritation to the eyes, respiratory tract, lungs and skin, narcotic effect by high concentrations. Contact with the liquid is severely irritating to eyes and skin.