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Technical Data Sheet
Eastman™ Isobutyric Anhydride


Applications
  • Cosmetic and personal care intermediate
  • Intermediates
  • Lubricants
  • Pharmaceutical chemicals

Product Description
Eastman™ Isobutyric Anhydride ([(CH3)2CHCO]2O) is a liquid with a boiling range of 180-187° C. It is used primarily in chemical processing and as a chemical intermediate.

Typical Properties

PropertyTypical Value, Units
General
Molecular Weight158.22
Empirical FormulaC8H14O3
Specific Gravity 
     @ 20°C/20°C0.95
Boiling Point182.5 °C (360.5 °F)
Freezing Point-53.5 °C (-64.3 °F)
Vapor Pressure 
     @ 20°C0.5 mm Hg
Refractive Index1.4 n(25°C/D)
Viscosity 
     @ 25°C1.18 cP
Coefficient of Expansion 
     @ 20°C0.000886
Solubility 
     in Water, @ 25°CDecomposes
     Water In, @ 25°CDecomposes
Flash Point 
     Tag Closed Cup67 °C (153 °F)
     Tag Open Cup72 °C (161 °F)
Fire Point74 °C (166 °F)
Autoignition Temperature329 °C (625 °F)
Flammability Limits 
     Lower57.1 mg/L
     Upper369 mg/L
Wt/Vol 
     @ 20°C0.95 kg/L (7.94 lb/gal)



Comments
Properties reported here are typical of average lots. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given.


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