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2-Methyl butyric acid CAS#116-53-0

2-Methyl butyric acid CAS#116-53-0

Basic Information

2-Methyl butyric acid

2-Methylbutyric acid is an organic acid with a pungent Roquefort-cheese odor that becomes fruity at low dilution. It can be produced by decarboxylation or oxidation of fusel oil and provides an acyl unit for ester synthesis. It is used to build butter, cream and cheese flavor profiles, and as an intermediate for organic synthesis, pharmaceutical, agrochemical and dye chemistry. It also produces 2-methylbutyric anhydride.

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product description

Unique Flavor Profile‌: Pungent, acrid odor like Roquefort cheese, turns fruity at low dilutions.


Dual Synthesis Methods‌: Produced via decarboxylation or oxidation of fusel oil.

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Versatile Flavor Ingredient‌: Used in butter, cream, and cheese flavoring.


Acyl Moiety Source‌: Precursor for flavor ester synthesis.



Products Description of 2-Methyl butyric acid CAS#116-53-0

2-Methyl butyric acid has a Roquefort cheese-like pungent odor that becomes fruity at low dilutions. Produced via decarboxylation or fusel oil oxidation, it is a critical flavor component for dairy products and an acyl donor for flavor esters.


Product Applications of 2-Methyl butyric acid CAS#116-53-0

2-Methylbutyric acid is a dairy flavor enhancer and a key intermediate for organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuffs. It is also used to produce 2-methylbutyric anhydride.


Product Specifications

Parameters


Melting point

-70 °C

Boiling point

176-177 °C (lit.)

density

0.936 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

vapor pressure

0.5 mm Hg ( 20 °C)

refractive index

n20/D 1.405(lit.)

FEMA

2695 | 2-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID

Fp

165 °F

storage temp.

Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

solubility

20g/l

form

Liquid

pka

4.8(at 25℃)

color

Clear colorless to pale yellow

Odor

at 10.00 % in propylene glycol. pungent acid roquefort cheese

Odor Type

acidic

biological source

synthetic

explosive limit

1.6-7.3%(V)

Water Solubility

45 g/L (20 ºC)

JECFA Number

255

BRN

1720486

Cosmetics Ingredients Functions

PERFUMING

LogP

1.8 at 25℃

CAS DataBase Reference

116-53-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Butanoic acid, 2-methyl-(116-53-0)

EPA Substance Registry System

2-Methylbutyric acid (116-53-0)


Safety Information


Hazard Codes

C

Risk Statements

21/22-34

Safety Statements

26-36/37/39-45

RIDADR

UN 3265 8/PG 3

WGK Germany

1

RTECS

EK7897000

F

13

TSCA

Yes

HazardClass

8

PackingGroup

III

HS Code

29156090


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Delivery Time

Inventory 2-3 working days New manufacturing 7-10 working days

Mode of Transportation
1. By Air, fast but expensive.
2. By Sea, usual and economy.
3. By Train, suit for middle Asia countries.
4. By Express, suit for small package.
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