Isobutyric Acid

Description

What is Isobutyric Acid?

Isobutyric Acid, also known as 2-Methylpropanoic Acid, is a colorless carboxylic acid with a pungent odor resembling rancid butter. With the structural formula (CH₃)₂CHCO₂H, it is soluble in both water and organic solvents. It is widely used in the manufacture of esters, plasticizers, surfactants, and flavoring agents. Due to its versatility, it plays a crucial role across diverse industries such as pharmaceuticals, textiles, food additives, and coatings.

At Chemex Chemicals, we ensure premium-grade Chemicals that meets stringent international quality standards.

Specifications of Isobutyric Acid

• Physical State & Appearance: Clear, Colorless Liquid

• Odor: Pungent, rancid butter-like

• Molecular Weight: 88.1 g/mole

• Boiling Point: 154°C (309.2°F)

• Melting Point: -47°C (-52.6°F)

• Critical Temperature: 336.11°C (637°F)

• Flash Point: 55°C

• Specific Gravity: 0.951 (at 20/20°C)

• Purity: ≥ 99.0%

• Water Content: ≤ 0.1%

• Visual Colour (Pt-Co): ≤ 10

• Solubility: Soluble in water and organic solvents

Key Applications of Isobutyric Acid

It is a versatile intermediate chemical used across industries:

• Plastics & Plasticizers – Used in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and flexible plasticizers.

• Surfactants & Textile Auxiliaries – Enhances detergency and provides chemical stability in textile processing.

• Food Industry – Utilized in flavorings and food additives for imparting specific taste and aroma profiles.

• Fragrance & Perfumes – A key fragrance intermediate in perfumes, varnishes, and coatings.

• Pharmaceuticals & Disinfectants – Used in drug formulations and antimicrobial products.

• Industrial Chemicals – Manufacture of numerous esters for solvents, coatings, and adhesives.

Features & Benefits of Isobutyric Acid

• High Purity (≥99%) ensuring consistent performance

• Excellent solvency & coupling abilities for industrial formulations

• Moderate evaporation rate for stable processing

• Versatile applications across plastics, coatings, textiles, and pharmaceuticals

• Eco-friendly & unadulterated with accurate chemical composition

• Longer shelf life and reliable storage stability

• Balanced hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties for broader compatibility

Why Choose Chemex Chemicals?

Chemex Chemicals is a trusted Importer & Supplier of Isobutyric Acid in India with over three decades of experience (since 1986). By choosing us, you benefit from:

• Global sourcing expertise ensuring best-in-class quality

• Strict quality testing under expert supervision

• Safe and secure packaging for reliable delivery

• On-time supply chain to meet industrial requirements

• Trusted by industries worldwide for chemicals and intermediates

At Chemex Chemicals, we focus on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, making us your preferred partner for Isobutyric Acid and other industrial chemicals.