Description

Allyl Isobutyrate is a clear, colorless liquid ester characterized by a strong, fruity, pineapple-like odor. This high-purity chemical intermediate is valued for its role as a versatile flavor and fragrance building block, offering a potent and diffusive fruity character. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create or enhance specific sensory profiles in their end products.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key ingredient for imparting fruity notes, particularly pineapple, apple, and berry nuances, in perfumes, cosmetics, soaps, and air fresheners.
• Food & Beverage Flavoring: Used as a synthetic flavoring agent in candies, baked goods, beverages, and dairy products to create or enhance fruit flavors.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a reactive intermediate or monomer in organic synthesis and polymer chemistry due to the presence of the allyl group.
• Industrial Applications: Can be used as a solvent or processing aid in certain specialty formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Allyl Isobutyrate
CAS No.	15727-77-2
Molecular Formula	C7H12O2
Molecular Weight	128.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Propenyl 2-methylpropanoate; Allyl 2-methylpropanoate; Isobutyric Acid Allyl Ester; 2-Methylpropanoic Acid 2-Propenyl Ester; 3-Butenyl isobutyrate (incorrect but sometimes used); FEMA 2032
EINECS	239-822-5

Quality Control

Our Allyl Isobutyrate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for flavor, fragrance, and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical parameters is available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Odor	Characteristic strong, fruity odor
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.408 - 1.412
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.890 - 0.900
Acidity (as Isobutyric Acid)	≤ 0.1%

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