2-Ethylbutyric acid
CAS Number88-09-5
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight116.16 g/mol
2-Ethylbutyric acid
What is 2-Ethylbutyric acid?
2-Ethylbutyric acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 88-09-5. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
2-Ethylbutyric acid is used as the internal standard for determining volatile fatty acids (VFAs) in wastewater from the constructed wetlands1. It is used in the determination of both free and fatty acids in milk and milk products by HPLC method with direct derivatisation2.
Specifications
Linear Formula
(C2H5)2CHCO2H
Molecular Weight
116.16 g/mol
Assay/Purity
99%
Boiling Point
99-101 °C/18 mmHg(lit.)
Density
0.92 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS07Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H312-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Melting Point
−16-−13 °C(lit.)
EC Number
201-796-4
WGK Germany
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