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W271918

Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl 2-methylbutyrate

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Methyl 2-methylbutanoate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH(CH3)COOCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
116.16
FEMA Number:
2719
Beilstein:
1720409
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
2085
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.483
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Kosher

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

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

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.393 (lit.)

bp

115 °C (lit.)

density

0.88 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

fruity; ethereal

SMILES string

CCC(C)C(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C6H12O2/c1-4-5(2)6(7)8-3/h5H,4H2,1-3H3

InChI key

OCWLYWIFNDCWRZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Methyl 2-methylbutyrate is an important odor-active constituent of pineapple, apple, cantaloupe, cucumber and strawberries.

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

89.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

32 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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