Ethyl isobutyrate
Agent Name
Ethyl isobutyrate
CAS Number
97-62-1
Formula
C6-H12-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Ethyl 2,2-dimethylacetate; Ethyl 2-methylpropanoate; Ethyl 2-methylpropionate; Ethyl isobutanoate; Ethyl isobutyrate (natural); Isobutyric acid, ethyl ester; Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester; Propionic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester; [ChemIDplus] 2-Methylpropanoic acid ethyl ester; [Merck Index] 2-Methylpropionic acid ethyl ester; [CAMEO] UN2385
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Liquid with an aromatic fruity odor; [Merck Index] Colorless liquid with a pleasant odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make flavoring compounds and essences; [Merck Index] Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA] Used to flavor animal feeds; [ExPub: EFSA - FEEDAP]
Comments
A moderate skin irritant; Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) = 800 mg/kg; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
25.4 mm Hg
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: