Chemical Properties
Isobutyl phenoxyacetate is a colorless liquid. Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
Uses
Isobutyl phenoxyacetate has been used - and probably still finds some use - in Honey-bases for perfumery, the various"miel"types, etc.
Preparation
Isobutyl phenoxyacetate is prepared from iso-Butanol by esterification with Phenoxyacetic acid preferably under azeotropic conditions.