2-Methylheptanoic acid
ALDRICH/W270601 - ≥97%
CAS Number: 1188-02-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H16O2
Molecular Weight: 144.21
EC Number: 214-704-2
MDL Number: MFCD00142944
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)4CH(CH3)CO2H
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥97% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 140 °C/30 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 0.906 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | Halal |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7(2 |
| InChI key | NKBWMBRPILTCRD-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | green; cheesy; waxy |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | CCCCCC(C)C(O)=O |
| Disclaimer: | For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale. |
| General description: | 2-Methylheptanoic acid has been identified in honey. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H315 - H319 - H335 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 37/38-41 |
| Safety Statements | 26-39 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | > 230.0 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | > 110 °C |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| bp | 140 °C/30 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 0.906 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2706 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |


