Description

tert-Butylisobutyrate is a versatile organic ester valued for its role as a chemical intermediate and solvent. Its structure makes it a useful building block in organic synthesis and a component in specialty formulations. This compound is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for research and production processes.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used in the production of specific drug compounds and fine chemicals requiring its unique ester functionality.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a component in the creation of specialty aromas and flavors due to its characteristic ester properties.
• Agrochemical Formulation: Employed in the development and manufacturing of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Research & Development: Utilized in laboratory settings for method development, catalysis studies, and novel compound synthesis.
• Polymer Industry: Can function as a plasticizer or a monomer in specific polymerization reactions for specialty polymers.
• Solvent for Specialty Reactions: Used as a reaction medium in processes where specific solvation properties are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butylisobutyrate
CAS No.	16889-72-8
Molecular Formula	C8H16O2
Molecular Weight	144.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylpropanoic acid tert-butyl ester; tert-Butyl 2-methylpropanoate; Isobutyric acid tert-butyl ester; t-Butyl isobutyrate; Butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; 1,1-Dimethylethyl 2-methylpropanoate; Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester
EINECS	240-925-5

Quality Control

Our tert-Butylisobutyrate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.395 - 1.405
Density (20°C)	0.85 - 0.87 g/mL

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