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 | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
SMILES string | CCCCCC(C)C(O)=O |
General description: | 2-Methylheptanoic acid has been identified in honey. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 100 g in poly bottle |
Symbol | ![]() |
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 |