isobutyl isobutyrate

isobutyl isobutyrate

[¦ī·sō′byüd·əl ¦ī·sō′byüd·ə‚rāt] (organic chemistry) (CH3)2CHCOOCH2CH(CH3)2 A colorless liquid with a fruity odor and a boiling point of 148.7°C; soluble in alcohol and ether; used for flavoring and as an insect repellent. Abbreviated IBIB.