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InventoryRef 3914202/03/2011

BUTYL ISOBUTYRATE

Butyl 2-methylpropionate

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Chemical identity and properties

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CAS 97-87-0PubChem CID 7353

Butyl isobutyrate

Butylisobutyrate is a carboxylic ester. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: butyl 2-methylpropanoate

Molecular formula: C8H16O2
Molecular weight: 144.21 g/mol
Exact mass: 144.115029749 Da
XLogP3: 2.4
Topological polar surface area: 26.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 2
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Butyl isobutanoatePropanoic acid, 2-methyl-, butyl esterIsobutyric acid, butyl estern-Butyl isobutyrateFEMA No. 2188PW9UJ5C0F3Isobutyric acid n-butyl esterButyl ester of 2-methylpropanoic acid

16 more reported names

Butyl isobutyrate; n-Butyl isobutyrateBUTYLISOBUTYRATEButyl isobutyrate (natural)Isobutyric Acid Butyl EsterEINECS 202-614-6UNII-PW9UJ5C0F3AI3-24261Isobutyric acid, butyl ester (6CI,7CI,8CI)n-Butyl iso-butyrateButyl 2-methylpropanoate #Isobutyric acid n- butyl esterBUTYL ISOBUTYRATE [FCC]BUTYL ISOBUTYRATE [FHFI]FEMA 2188CHEBI:1799352-methylpropanoic acid butyl ester

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:179935
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID9073888
PubMed:22489153
PubMed:21209854

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Inventory details for BUTYL ISOBUTYRATE

INCI name

BUTYL ISOBUTYRATE

Description

Butyl 2-methylpropionate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 39142
Imported identity: BUTYL ISOBUTYRATE
Source update: 02/03/2011

European Commission CosIng source notes

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Key data

CAS

97-87-0

202-614-6

Restriction

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Function

PERFUMING: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How BUTYL ISOBUTYRATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists BUTYL ISOBUTYRATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

BUTYL ISOBUTYRATE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

BUTYL ISOBUTYRATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, BUTYL ISOBUTYRATE carries the following function designation(s):

PERFUMING

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Source note for BUTYL ISOBUTYRATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for BUTYL ISOBUTYRATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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