Description

Isobutyl Pyruvate CAS NO 13051-48-4 is a versatile organic ester compound, valued for its role as a key flavoring agent and a valuable intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its unique chemical structure makes it a crucial building block for creating complex molecules in research and industrial applications. This product is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical sectors seeking high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Used as a key flavoring agent, imparting fruity, rum-like notes to food products, beverages, and perfumes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as a precursor in the manufacturing of certain pesticides and herbicides.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Acts as a versatile reagent in laboratories for esterification reactions and the creation of complex organic molecules.
• Solvent Applications: Can be utilized as a specialty solvent for resins, cellulose derivatives, and other organic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isobutyl Pyruvate
CAS No.	13051-48-4
Molecular Formula	C7H12O3
Molecular Weight	144.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Isobutyl 2-oxopropanoate; 2-Oxopropanoic acid isobutyl ester; Pyruvic acid isobutyl ester; α-Ketopropionic acid isobutyl ester; Isobutyl α-ketopropionate; Isobutyl pyroracemate
EINECS	235-925-7

Quality Control

Our Isobutyl Pyruvate is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer grades suitable for flavor, fragrance, and industrial synthesis applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.408 - 1.412
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.980 - 1.010
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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