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W222216

Sigma-Aldrich

Isobutyric acid

greener alternative

natural, ≥99%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

2-Methylpropionic acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
88.11
FEMA Number:
2222
Beilstein:
635770
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
6c
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
8.006
NACRES:
NA.21
Organoleptic:
butter; acidic; rancid
Grade:
FG
Fragrance grade
Kosher
natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor density

3.04 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1.5 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99%

autoignition temp.

824 °F

expl. lim.

10 %

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

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refractive index

n20/D 1.393 (lit.)

bp

153-154 °C (lit.)

mp

−47 °C (lit.)

density

0.95 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

Organoleptic

butter; acidic; rancid

SMILES string

CC(C)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C4H8O2/c1-3(2)4(5)6/h3H,1-2H3,(H,5,6)

InChI key

KQNPFQTWMSNSAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Roman chamomile, strawberry, dairy products.


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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

131.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

55 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water soluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

W222216-SAMPLE:
W222216-BULK-K:
W222216-1KG-K:4548173967738
W222216-1KG:
W222216-5KG-K:
W222216-100G-K:4548173967721
W222216-VAR-K:
W222216-100G:
W222216-5KG:
W222216-SAMPLE-K:



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