Isopropyl isobutyrate
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Surname | Isopropyl isobutyrate | ||||||||||||||||||
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Molecular formula | C 7 H 14 O 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Brief description |
colorless liquid with a fruity odor |
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Molar mass | 130.19 g mol −1 | ||||||||||||||||||
Physical state |
liquid |
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0.845 g cm −3 |
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Melting point |
121 ° C |
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Refractive index |
1.388 (20 ° C) |
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As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions . Refractive index: Na-D line , 20 ° C |
Isobutyric acid isopropyl ester is a chemical compound from the group of carboxylic acid esters .
Occurrence
Isopropyl isobutyrate occurs naturally in bay leaves .
Extraction and presentation
Isobutyric acid isopropyl ester can be obtained by reacting isobutyl chloride with isopropyl alcohol . The compound can also be obtained by electrolysis of sodium isobutyrate.
properties
Isobutyric acid isopropyl ester is a colorless liquid with an intensely fruity odor.
use
Isobutyric acid isopropyl ester is used as a flavoring agent.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d Entry on isobutyric acid isopropyl ester in the GESTIS substance database of the IFA , accessed on January 1, 2019(JavaScript required) .
- ↑ a b c d e f g George A. Burdock: Fenaroli's Handbook of Flavor Ingredients . CRC Press, 2004, ISBN 978-1-4200-3787-6 , pp. 963 ( limited preview in Google Book search).
- ↑ a b Data sheet Isopropyl isobutyrate, ≥99% from Sigma-Aldrich , accessed on January 1, 2019 ( PDF ).
- ^ Frank C. Whitmore: Organic Chemistry, Volume One Part I: Aliphatic Compounds Part II: Alicyclic Compounds . Courier Corporation, 2012, ISBN 978-0-486-60700-9 , pp. 247 ( limited preview in Google Book search).