(±)-2-Methylbutyric acid

ALDRICH/W269514 - natural, ≥98%, FG

Synonym: Ethyl methyl acetic acid; Methylethyl acetic acid

CAS Number: 116-53-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₅H₁₀O₂
Molecular Weight: 102.13
EC Number: 204-145-2
MDL Number: MFCD00002669
Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂CH(CH₃)COOH
Product Type: Chemical

Catalog Number	PKG Qty.	Price


45-W269514-100G-K	100 g	$87.70 1/EA	Add To Favorites
45-W269514-1KG-K	1 kg	$355.00 1/EA	Add To Favorites
45-W269514-5KG-K	5 kg	$1140.00 1/EA	Add To Favorites
45-W269514-SAMPLE-K		$58.50 1/EA	Add To Favorites

12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 3—Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses. This product manufacturing process was designed with lesser toxicity to human health and the environment.

12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 7—A raw material or feedstock should be renewable rather than depleting whenever technically and economically practicable.

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agency	follows IFRA guidelines
	meets purity specifications of JECFA
application(s)	flavors and fragrances
assay	≥98%
bp	176-177 °C (lit.)
density	0.936 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
	Kosher
	natural
greener alternative category	Aligned
greener alternative product characteristics	Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry .
InChI	1S/C5H10O2/c1-3-4(2)5(6)7/h4H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,6,7)
InChI key	WLAMNBDJUVNPJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
organoleptic	cheesy; fruity; acidic
Quality Level	400
refractive index	n20/D 1.405 (lit.)
reg. compliance	EU Regulation 1223/2009
	EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
	FDA 21 CFR 172.515
SMILES string	CCC(C)C(O)=O
sustainability	Greener Alternative Product

Application:	Detection of Maize Mold Based on a Nanocomposite Colorimetric Sensor Array under Different Substrates.: This study focuses on the application of (±)-2-Methylbutyric acid in the development of nanocomposite colorimetric sensor arrays, facilitating the rapid detection of mold in maize. This advancement highlights the compound′s potential in agricultural quality control and food safety (Lin et al., 2024 ). Regulation mechanism and bioactivity characteristic of surfactin homologues with C14 and C15 fatty acid chains.: Research elaborates on the bioactive characteristics of surfactin homologues involving (±)-2-Methylbutyric acid, underscoring its crucial role in enhancing the microbial production of bioactive compounds. This has significant implications for pharmaceuticals and bioengineering (Su et al., 2024 ). Multifaceted analysis of the effects of roasting conditions on the flavor of fragrant Camellia oleifera Abel. seed oil.: This paper explores how (±)-2-Methylbutyric acid influences the flavor profile of Camellia oleifera seed oil under various roasting conditions, emphasizing its importance in enhancing food flavors and consumer products (Han et al., 2024 ).
Biochem/physiol Actions:	Taste at 10 ppm
General description:	(±)-2-Methylbutyric acid is one of the volatile flavor compounds identified in kogyoku apple juice and Danish Blue cheese.
General description:	Natural occurrence: Apple, apricot, cider, cocoa, cranberry, grape, grape brandy, oriental tobacco, strawberry, vinegar, whiskey.
General description:	We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".
Packaging:	1 kg in glass bottle
Packaging:	100 g in glass bottle
Packaging:	5 kg in composite drum

Symbol	GHS05,GHS07
Signal word	Danger
Hazard statements	H290 - H302 + H312 - H314
Precautionary statements	P234 - P270 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Codes	C
Risk Statements	21/22-34
Safety Statements	26-36/37/39-45
RIDADR	UN 3265 8 / PGII
WGK Germany	WGK 1
Flash Point(F)	170.6 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)	77 °C - closed cup

Purity	≥98%
bp	176-177 °C (lit.)
Density	0.936 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Refractive Index	n20/D 1.405 (lit.)
FEMA Number	2695
UNSPSC	12164502

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