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

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.

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


Acyl Moiety Source‌: Precursor for flavor ester synthesis.



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Product Description

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 Information

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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Quality Control Lab

实验室

Shipping And Transportation

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