Chemical Name: Isobutyl Acetate, Methylpropyl Ethanoate, Isobutyl Acetate, Isobutyl Ester
Chemical Formula: C6H12O2
CAS Number: 110-19-0
Appearance: Colorless, liquid
Packaging Form: Drum, barrel, IBC tank, bulk
Definition
Isobutyl acetate, also known as 2-methylpropyl ethanoate or p-methylpropyl acetate, is produced during the fermentation stage.
Areas of Use
Isobutyl acetate, used as a solvent in paint and cellulose manufacturing, is also utilized as a solvent in varnishes and topcoat enamels. Isobutyl acetate is employed in pharmaceutical processes, perfume ingredients, cellulose thinner formulations, and for caffeine extraction from coffee and tea.
Additionally, in the field of entomology, it is used to painlessly terminate insects by causing them to inhale ethyl acetate.