Natural 2-Methyl Butyric Acid

Product Name:

Natural 2-Methyl Butyric Acid

Synonyms:

Ethyl 2-methylbutyrate,99%;Ethyl 2-methylbutyra;2-Methylbutanoic acid ethyl ester;2-methyl-butanoicaciethylester;Butanoicacid,2-methyl-,ethylester;Butyric acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester;Ethyl alpha-methylbutyrate;Ethyl 2-Methyl butyrate >= 99.0%, Natural

CAS:

7452-79-1

MF:

C7H14O2

MW:

130.18

EINECS:

231-225-4

Product Categories:

Certified Natural ProductsFlavors and Fragrances;Building Blocks;C6 to C7;Carbonyl Compounds;Chemical Synthesis;Organic Building Blocks;Pharmaceutical Intermediates;Organics;C6 to C7;Carbonyl Compounds;Esters;Alphabetical Listings;E-F;Flavors and Fragrances

Mol File:

7452-79-1.mol

Melting point 

-93.23°C (estimate)

Boiling point 

133 °C(lit.)

density 

0.865 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

FEMA 

2443 | ETHYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE

refractive index 

n20/D 1.397(lit.)

Fp 

79 °F

storage temp. 

Flammables area

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear colorless

PH

7 (H2O)

JECFA Number

206

BRN 

1720887

CAS DataBase Reference

7452-79-1(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester(7452-79-1)

EPA Substance Registry System

Ethyl 2-methylbutyrate (7452-79-1)

Risk Statements 

10

Safety Statements 

16-24/25

RIDADR 

UN 3272 3/PG 3

WGK Germany 

1

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

3

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

29159080

Chemical Properties

clear colorless liquid

Chemical Properties

Ethyl 2-Methylbutyrate is a liquid with a green, fruity odor reminiscent of apples. It is found, for example, in citrus fruits and wild berries and is used in fruit flavor compositions.

Chemical Properties

Ethyl 2-methylbutyrate has a powerful, green-fruity, apple-like odor.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 0.01 to 0.1 ppb

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 40 ppm: fruity, green, berry, strawberry, fresh apple, pineapple and raspberry

General Description

A colorless oily liquid with a fruity odor. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Flash point 73°F. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable. Insoluble in water.

Health Hazard

Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.

Safety Profile

Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.