W269514

(±)-2-Methylbutyric acid

natural, ≥98%, FG

• Sinónimos: Ethyl methyl acetic acid, Methylethyl acetic acid
• Fórmula lineal: CH₃CH₂CH(CH₃)COOH
• Número de CAS: 116-53-0
• Peso molecular: 102.13
• FEMA Number: 2695
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 1720486
• EC Number: 204-145-2
• Council of Europe no.: 2002c
• MDL number: MFCD00002669
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901263
• Flavis number: 8.046
• NACRES: NA.21

Propiedades

• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher; natural
• Quality Level: 400
• agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• assay: ≥98%
• greener alternative product characteristics: Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses; Use of Renewable Feedstocks; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• sustainability: Greener Alternative Product
• refractive index: n20/D 1.405 (lit.)
• bp: 176-177 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.936 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• greener alternative category: Aligned
• organoleptic: cheesy; fruity; acidic
• SMILES string: CCC(C)C(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C5H10O2/c1-3-4(2)5(6)7/h4H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,6,7)
• InChI key: WLAMNBDJUVNPJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Descripción

General description

(±)-2-Methylbutyric acid is one of the volatile flavor compounds identified in kogyoku apple juice and Danish Blue cheese.

Natural occurrence: Apple, apricot, cider, cocoa, cranberry, grape, grape brandy, oriental tobacco, strawberry, vinegar, whiskey.

We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

Application

• Detection of Maize Mold Based on a Nanocomposite Colorimetric Sensor Array under Different Substrates.: This study focuses on the application of (±)-2-Methylbutyric acid in the development of nanocomposite colorimetric sensor arrays, facilitating the rapid detection of mold in maize. This advancement highlights the compound′s potential in agricultural quality control and food safety (Lin et al., 2024).


• Regulation mechanism and bioactivity characteristic of surfactin homologues with C14 and C15 fatty acid chains.: Research elaborates on the bioactive characteristics of surfactin homologues involving (±)-2-Methylbutyric acid, underscoring its crucial role in enhancing the microbial production of bioactive compounds. This has significant implications for pharmaceuticals and bioengineering (Su et al., 2024).


• Multifaceted analysis of the effects of roasting conditions on the flavor of fragrant Camellia oleifera Abel. seed oil.: This paper explores how (±)-2-Methylbutyric acid influences the flavor profile of Camellia oleifera seed oil under various roasting conditions, emphasizing its importance in enhancing food flavors and consumer products (Han et al., 2024).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 10 ppm

Información de seguridad

• pictograms: GHS05,GHS07
• signalword: Danger
• hcodes: H290,H302 + H312,H314
• pcodes: P234 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
• Storage Class: 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: 170.6 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 77 °C - closed cup
• ppe: Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter