Product Details
Category
Flavoring Chemical Agents
Molecular Formula
C8H16O2
Synonyms
Butyl 2-methylpropanoate, Butyl isobutanoate
Boiling Point
155-156 °C (lit.)
Melting Point
-88.07°C (estimate)
Density
0.862 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Product Description
Butyl isobutyrate is an aliphatic ester that can be used as a food flavoring agent. It is one of the main volatile flavor compounds present in Chardonnay musts.
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
144.21
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.401 (lit.)
InChI Key
JSLCOZYBKYHZNL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
1S/C8H16O2/c1-4-5-6-10-8(9)7(2)3/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3