Title: Texanol Isobutyrate
CAS Registry Number: 6846-50-0
CAS Name: 2-Methylpropanoic acid 2,2-dimethyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-1,3-propanediyl ester
Synonyms: 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol diisobutyrate
Trademarks: TXIB (Eastman Chemical)
Molecular Formula: C16H30O4
Molecular Weight: 286.41
Percent Composition: C 67.10%, H 10.56%, O 22.34%
Literature References: Plasticizer for PVC and other resins. Prepn: U. Schwenk, A. Becker,
Ann. 756, 162 (1972). GC determn in PVC plastisol formulations: W. P. Hayes
et al., J. Chromatogr. 139, 395 (1977). Toxicology: B. D. Astill
et al., Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol. 22, 387 (1972). Technical data sheet: "Eastman TXIB Plasticizer" (Eastman Chemical Co., publication L-151K, April 1998) 18 pp.
Properties: Colorless liquid, slightly fruity odor. bp760 281.5°. fp -70°. Flash pt, closed cup: 262°F (128°C). d2020 0.942-0.948.
nD25 1.4300. Soly in water (20°): 0.42 g/l. Viscosity (25°): 9 cP.
Boiling point: bp760 281.5°
Flash point: Flash pt, closed cup: 262°F (128°C)
Index of refraction: nD25 1.4300
Density: d2020 0.942-0.948
Use: In mfr of vinyl flooring, toys and other vinyl products.