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W271926

Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl 2-methylbutyrate

greener alternative

natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG

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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.:
2085c
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.483
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥98%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

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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

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

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

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".

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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