butyl isobutyrate

Independent reference data for butyl isobutyrate (CAS 97-87-0), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Synonyms and trade names

Butyl isobutyrate; 97-87-0; Butyl 2-methylpropanoate; Butyl isobutanoate; Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, butyl ester; Isobutyric acid, butyl ester; n-Butyl isobutyrate; FEMA No. 2188; MFCD00048773; PW9UJ5C0F3; Isobutyric acid n-butyl ester; Butyl ester of 2-methylpropanoic acid; Butyl isobutyrate; n-Butyl isobutyrate; BUTYLISOBUTYRATE; Butyl isobutyrate (natural); Isobutyric Acid Butyl Ester

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Fruit No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H226 (100%)

H226 (100%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]

P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P280, P303+P361+P353, P370+P378, P403+P235, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

What the public record says

butyl isobutyrate is identified by CAS 97-87-0, molecular formula C8H16O2 and molecular weight 144.12 g/mol. UNII PW9UJ5C0F3; ChEBI 179935; InChIKey JSLCOZYBKYHZNL-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 156.00 to 158.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 166 °C; Melting Point: < 25 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.