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Isobutyl-Isobutyrate

Name: Isobutyl-Isobutyrate - Ruifen Chemicals
SKU: 1388676d58f2

Isobutyl Isobutyrate (IBIB), identified by CAS Number 97-85-8, is a high-boiling, slow-evaporating ester solvent characterized by its clear, colorless appearance and a distinctively sweet, fruity o…

Характеристики

Ключевые свойства и преимущества

Superior Flow and Leveling: Its slow evaporation rate facilitates the formation of smooth, high-gloss surfaces by allowing the coating to remain «open» longer.
High Hydrophobicity: It exhibits very low water solubility, which enhances the moisture resistance of cured films and prevents «blushing» in humid environments.
Excellent Resin Solvency: IBIB effectively dissolves a wide range of resins, including nitrocellulose, acrylics, vinyls, and alkyds, ensuring formulation stability.
Surface Tension Reduction: The low surface tension of the liquid aids in substrate wetting and reduces surface defects like orange peel or pinholing.
Cost-Effective Performance: It serves as an economical alternative to more expensive high-boiling glycol ethers or ketones.
Safety Profile: Compared to other esters, it has a lower toxicity profile and is readily biodegradable.

Спецификации

Технические особенности

Chemical Formula: (CH₃)₂CHCOOCH₂CH(CH₃)₂
Molecular Weight: 144.21 g/mol
Boiling Point: 147°C to 151°C (at 760 mmHg)
Flash Point: 37°C to 38°C (Closed Cup), classifying it as a flammable liquid (GHS Category 3).
Evaporation Rate: 0.43 (n-Butyl Acetate = 1), making it significantly slower than standard acetates.
Density: 0.850–0.855 g/cm³ at 20°C.
Refractive Index: 1.399–1.401 at 20°C.
Vapor Pressure: Approximately 3.3 hPa at 20°C.
Solubility: Miscible with most organic solvents; solubility in water is approximately 0.5 g/L at 20°C.