Isobutyl Acetate

Isobutyl Acetate is a versatile organic ester solvent widely used in industrial and specialty formulations for its balanced evaporation rate, good solvency power, and pleasant mild odor. It is produced through the controlled esterification of isobutanol with acetic acid, yielding a clear, colorless liquid with stable chemical properties and consistent purity.

Isobutyl Acetate is especially valued in applications where smooth flow, proper leveling, and uniform film formation are essential. This solvent is extensively applied in industrial and decorative paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants, and formulated thinners, contributing to improved surface appearance and controlled drying behavior. Isobutyl Acetate shows strong compatibility with acrylic, nitrocellulose, vinyl, polyurethane, and alkyd resin systems, making it suitable for a wide range of solvent-based technologies. It is also used in leather finishing, textile coatings, specialty chemicals, fragrances, and selected cosmetic-related industrial products, thanks to its clean odor profile and reliable performance.

Isobutyl Acetate is manufactured under carefully monitored conditions to achieve low moisture content, controlled acidity, and high ester purity, in line with international quality standards. Our commercial supply is available in industrial grade, coating grade, and high-purity grade, depending on end-use requirements. For export and global distribution, Isobutyl Acetate is commonly packed in 200-liter steel drums, HDPE drums, IBC tanks, and ISO tanks, with customized packaging options to meet international logistics and bulk supply needs.

Property	Specification
Chemical Name	2-Methylpropyl Acetate
Molecular Weight	116.16 g/mol
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Odor	Fruity, pleasant ester-like odor
Density (20°C)	0.87 – 0.88 g/cm³
Boiling Point	116 – 118 °C
Flash Point	~18 – 22 °C (very flammable liquid)
Evaporation Rate	Medium-fast (faster than Butyl Acetate)
Solubility in Water	Slightly soluble
Solubility	Miscible with most organic solvents (alcohols, ketones, esters, hydrocarbons)
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.391 – 1.394
Purity (Typical)	≥ 99%
Storage Conditions	Store in tightly closed container, cool, dry, away from heat, sparks, and flame
Main Applications	Paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, industrial cleaning, automotive refinishing
Key Features	Good solvency, fast evaporation, excellent flow and leveling, strong compatibility with resins

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FAQ Isobutyl Acetate

Isobutyl Acetate is mainly used as an industrial solvent in paints, coatings, printing inks, adhesives, varnishes, sealants, and chemical manufacturing processes due to its excellent solvency and evaporation properties.

The main commercial grades include Industrial Grade, High Purity Grade, Coating Grade, and Specialty Solvent Grade, each designed for different industrial applications and performance requirements.

Isobutyl Acetate is produced through the esterification reaction between isobutanol and acetic acid followed by purification processes such as distillation and quality control testing.

The main advantages include excellent resin compatibility, balanced evaporation rate, strong dissolving capability, good flow properties, and suitability for various coating and adhesive formulations.

Isobutyl Acetate should be stored in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from heat sources and ignition points according to chemical safety regulations.

Through Irancorps, international buyers can find suitable and reliable Isobutyl Acetate suppliers in Iran with experience in chemical manufacturing, export procedures, quality control, and international trade requirements.