Ethyl isobutyrate
Isobuttersäureethylester · 异丁酸乙酯 · Etil izobütirat
| CAS | 97-62-1 |
|---|---|
| EC | 202-595-4 |
| UN | 2385 |
| Formula | C6H12O2 |
| Molar mass | 116.16 g/mol |
| LEL | 1.6 % vol |
| Flash point | 10 °C |
| Autoignition temperature | 438 °C |
| Temperature class | T2 |
| Gas group | IIA |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 4.01 |
| GHS | Danger · H225 |
Ethyl isobutyrate is a fatty acid ethyl ester obtained by the formal condensation of isobutyric acid with ethanol. It has a role as a plant metabolite. Ethyl isobutyrate appears as a colorless volatile liquid with a fruity, aromatic odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air.