2-Ethylbutyric acid
ALDRICH/W242918 - ≥98%, FCC, FG
Synonym: Diethylacetic acid
CAS Number: 88-09-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H12O2
Molecular Weight: 116.16
EC Number: 201-796-4
MDL Number: MFCD00002670
Linear Formula: (C2H5)2CHCO2H
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 99-101 °C/18 mmHg (lit.) |
density | 0.92 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
InChI | 1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-5(4-2)6(7 |
InChI key | OXQGTIUCKGYOAA-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | −16-−13 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | berry; fruity; acidic |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
FCC | |
FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
SMILES string | CCC(CC)C(O)=O |
vapor pressure | 0.08 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 5, 25 kg in poly drum |
Symbol | ![]() ![]() |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H311 - H315 - H319 - H373 |
Precautionary statements | P260 - P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P314 |
Hazard Codes | Xn |
Risk Statements | 21-36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26-36 |
RIDADR | UN 2810 6.1 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 188.6 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 87 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98% |
bp | 99-101 °C/18 mmHg (lit.) |
mp | −16-−13 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.92 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2429 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |