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Is moisture from the air enough to hydrolize isobutyl oleate?
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Isobutyl oleate is an ester, and hydrolysis of esters requires the presence of water and a catalyst, typically an acid or base. While moisture in the air might provide some water molecules, the concentration is not high enough, and the conditions are not conducive to significant hydrolysis. Hydrolysis would be much faster and more efficient in the presence of a strong acid or base.
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