Butyl isobutyrate
Agent Name
Butyl isobutyrate
CAS Number
97-87-0
Formula
C8-H16-O2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Butyl 2-methylpropanoate; Butyl isobutanoate; Butyl isobutyrate (natural); Isobutyric acid, butyl ester; Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, butyl ester; [ChemIDplus] UN3272
Category
Esters (<C12)
Description
Liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Esters, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: