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ISOBUTYL METHYLBUTYRATE

2-Methylpropyl 2-methylbutanoate is a fatty acid ester.

Molecular structure

Definition

2-Methylpropyl 2-methylbutanoate is a fatty acid ester.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 88RJ33L6G3 · registered name ISOBUTYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

ISOBUTYL METHYLBUTYRATEINCIButanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-methylpropyl esterSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
2445-67-2
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
219-492-5
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID20862945
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID50811643
IUPAC
2-Methylpropyl 2-methylbutanoate
Molecular formula
C9H18O2
Molecular weight
158.241 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
liquid
Melting/freezing point
-43.28 ℃(est.)
Molecular weight
158.23

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 5 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Fragrance4
  • Flavouring and nutrient1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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