Methyl Isobutyryl Acetate (MIBA)

Methyl isobutyryl acetate (MIBA)(C7H12O3) is an organic compound that is clear colorless to almost colourless liquid. It is formed by the reaction of Isobutyryl chloride with methyl acetoacetate in presence of Calcium hydroxide & ammonia to give Methyl isobutyryl acetate.Methyl isobutyryl acetate (MIBA) is used as an intermediate in the pharmaceutical industry.

Properties of Methyl Isobutyryl Acetate (MIBA)

• Molecular formula: C₇H₁₂O₃
• CAS No.: 42558-54-3
• The molecular weight of Methyl isobutyryl acetate is 144.17 g/mol.
• The boiling point of Methyl isobutyryl acetate is 55-57 °C15 hPa.
• Purity by GC: Not less than 98.5%.
• Appearance: Clear Colourless liquid.
• Refractive Index :1.4265

Applications of Methyl Isobutyryl Acetate (MIBA)

• Methyl isobutyryl acetate (MIBA) is used as an intermediate in the pharmaceutical industry.