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Sigma-Aldrich

Ethyl 2-methylbutyrate

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Berry butyrate, Ethyl 2-methylbutanoate

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH(CH3)COOC2H5
CAS Number:
7452-79-1
Molecular Weight:
130.18
FEMA Number:
2443
Beilstein:
1720887
EC Number:
231-225-4
Council of Europe no.:
265
MDL number:
MFCD00012217
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901089
Flavis number:
9.409
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.397 (lit.)

bp

133 °C (lit.)

density

0.865 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

apple; green

SMILES string

CCOC(=O)C(C)CC

InChI

1S/C7H14O2/c1-4-6(3)7(8)9-5-2/h6H,4-5H2,1-3H3

InChI key

HCRBXQFHJMCTLF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Pictograms

Flame
GHS02

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

78.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

26 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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