2-ISOBUTYL-4-METHYL-1,3-DIOXOLANE

What is 2-ISOBUTYL-4-METHYL-1,3-DIOXOLANE?

Clear, colorless liquid; fruity, slightly fatty aroma.

4-Methyl-2-(2-methylpropyl)-1,3-dioxolane has a fruity aroma which makes in useful as a flavouring agent in many foods.

ChEBI: Cis- and trans-2-Isobutyl-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolane is a dioxolane.

Medium strength odor, caramellic type

Boiling point:	150-153 °C(lit.)
Density	0.895 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.414(lit.)
FEMA	4286 \| CIS- AND TRANS-2-ISOBUTYL-4-METHYL-1,3-DIOXOLANE
Flash point:	105 °F
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor	at 100.00 %. sweet ethereal fruity tropical rummy sour ripe dairy buttery
JECFA Number	1732
NIST Chemistry Reference	1,3-Dioxolane, 4-methyl-2-(2-methylpropyl), cis(18433-93-7)
EPA Substance Registry System	1,3-Dioxolane, 4-methyl-2-(2-methylpropyl)- (18433-93-7)

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P242:Use only non-sparking tools. P243:Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.