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Isobutyric Acid

Applications

  • Agriculture intermediates
  • Dyes / pigments / paints
  • Food flavors & food fragrances
  • Fragrance ingredients
  • Herbicides - intermediate for other
  • Intermediates
  • Other-food chemicals
  • Pharmaceutical chemicals
  • Protective coatings

Product description

Eastman™ Isobutyric Acid ((CH3)2CHCOOH) is a colorless, medium boiling liquid. Esters of isobutyric acid are used as solvents for various applications where desirable odors and flavor characteristics are important. The potassium salt of isobutyric acid is effective as a solubility promoter in the caustic extraction of mercaptans from sour petroleum stocks.

Product availability

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If applicable, authorized distributors are in the regions listed below, with more details provided in the “Authorized distributors” section.

  • Asia Pacific

  • Europe, Middle East & Africa

  • Latin America

  • North America

Authorized distributors

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