Isobutyrate refers to the anion or ester of isobutyric acid (2-methylpropanoic acid).It is commonly used in chemicals, solvents, coatings, fragrances, plasticizers, and pharmaceutical intermediates. Chemical Identity Parent acid: Isobutyric acid IUPAC name: 2-Methylpropanoate General formula: C₄H₇O₂⁻ (anion) Common forms: Sodium isobutyrate, calcium isobutyrate, isobutyl isobutyrate, etc. CAS (isobutyric acid): 79-31-2 (Different esters have different CAS […]
