W271918

Methyl 2-methylbutyrate

≥98%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): Methyl 2-methylbutanoate
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂CH(CH₃)COOCH₃
• CAS Number: 868-57-5
• Molecular Weight: 116.16
• FEMA Number: 2719
• Beilstein: 1720409
• EC Number: 212-778-0
• Council of Europe no.: 2085
• MDL number: MFCD00009335
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901284
• Flavis number: 9.483
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• 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

Description

General description

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P243
• 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