Isobutyl stearate
Agent Name
Isobutyl stearate
CAS Number
646-13-9
Formula
C22-H44-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Methylpropyl octadecanoate; Octadecanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester; Stearic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester; Stearic acid, isobutyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Stearates
Description
Waxy solid; mp = 20 deg C; [Hawley] mp = 28.9 deg C; [HSDB] Off-white liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in waterproof coatings, polishes, face creams, rouges, ointments, soaps, inks, and lubricants; Also used in rubber manufacturing and in dye solutions; [HSDB]
Comments
Mild irritant effect on rabbit skin; [RTECS] Irritating to skin; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "STEARATES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
2.79E-05 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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