Isobutyric acid
CAS number: 79-31-2
Synonyms: Dimethylacetic acid; 2-Methylpropanoic acid; Isopropylformic acid
Chemical class: Organic Acids
Industry claims found in: apple, beef, beer, celery, banana, blue cheese, grape brandy, wheat bread, cashew apples, cheddar cheese
Industry claims used in: baked goods, candy, gelatin and puddings, beverages, frozen dairy desserts, chewing gum
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco; industry claims FDA approved food additive
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 280 mg/kg; poison by ingestion; mod. toxic by skin contact; corrosive irritant to tissue; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and fumes