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Organic Acids

iso-BUTYRIC ACID

RA002870 CAS 79-31-2 For Synthesis

Identity

Product code
RA002870
CAS number
79-31-2
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C4H8O2
Molecular weight
88.11

Classification

Applications
Organic Synthesis

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Vapour pressure [20°C] 2 hPa hPa
Vapour density 3.04 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.95 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 0.604 —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 10 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 2 % %
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Stench —
pH value 2.5 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -47 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 55 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 153 - 154 °C °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 153 °C °C
Final boiling point [°C] 154 °C °C

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Clear colorless liquid — —
Purity Min 99 % % GC
Density (d20°C/4°C) 0.946 - 0.950 — —
Water Max 0.1 % % —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 mL RA002870-PK-500ML
2.5 L RA002870-PK-2.5L