Methyl 2-methylbutyrate
ALDRICH/W271926 - natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG
CAS Number: 868-57-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H12O2
Molecular Weight: 116.16
EC Number: 212-778-0
MDL Number: MFCD00009335
Linear Formula: CH3CH2CH(CH3)COOCH3
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
bp | 115 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.88 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 | |
InChI | 1S/C6H12O2/c1-4-5(2)6(7)8 |
InChI key | OCWLYWIFNDCWRZ-UHFFFAOYSA |
organoleptic | fruity; ethereal |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
FCC | |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
SMILES string | CCC(C)C(=O)OC |
Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 4 kg in steel drum |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H226 |
Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P370 + P378 - P403 + P235 - P501 |
Risk Statements | 10 |
Safety Statements | 7/9-16-29-33 |
RIDADR | UN 3272 3 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | 89.6 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 32 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98% |
bp | 115 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.88 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2719 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |