Description

Isopropenyl Acetate CAS NO 108-22-5 is a highly versatile and reactive organic ester, serving as a crucial acetylating agent and monomer in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the isopropenyl or acetyl group into target molecules under controlled conditions. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to develop active ingredients, intermediates, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including certain vitamins and antiviral compounds.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a co-monomer in the manufacture of specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives, modifying properties like flexibility and solubility.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators as a reactive acetylating agent.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in acetylation and transesterification reactions to protect hydroxyl groups or create novel esters in fine chemical production.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specific ester-based aroma compounds.
• Crosslinking Agent: Utilized in formulations for thermosetting resins and elastomers to enhance material performance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isopropenyl Acetate
CAS No.	108-22-5
Molecular Formula	C5H8O2
Molecular Weight	100.12 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Propen-2-yl acetate; Isopropenyl ethanoate; 2-Acetoxypropene; 2-Propenyl acetate; Acetic acid isopropenyl ester; IPA; Prop-1-en-2-yl acetate
EINECS	203-562-7

Quality Control

Our Isopropenyl Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, and we support compliance with global regulatory frameworks such as REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)	≤ 0.05%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.910 - 0.920
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.398 - 1.402

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.