Methyl isobutyrate
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.008.118 |
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C5H10O2 | |
Molar mass | 102.133 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Density | 0.895 g/cm3 |
Melting point | −85 °C (−121 °F; 188 K) |
Boiling point | 99–100 °C (210–212 °F; 372–373 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Methyl isobutyrate is an organic compound with the formula CH3O2CCH(CH3)2. This colorless liquid, the methyl ester of isobutyric acid, is used as a solvent.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ Stoye, D. "Solvents". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH. doi:10.1002/14356007.a24_437. ISBN 978-3527306732.