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2-Methylbutyric acid

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

NSC 7304

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Linear Formula:
C2H5CH(CH3)CO2H
CAS Number:
116-53-0
Molecular Weight:
102.13
FEMA Number:
2695
Council of Europe no.:
2002
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901262
Flavis number:
8.046
EC Number:
204-145-2
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00002669
Organoleptic:
cheesy; acidic; fruity
Grade:
FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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Product Name

2-Methylbutyric acid, ≥98%, FG

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

biological source

synthetic

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

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

vapor pressure

0.5 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥98%

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

organoleptic

cheesy; acidic; fruity

Quality Level

300
400

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  • 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

Other Notes

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

pictograms

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GHS05,GHS07

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Danger

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

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

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SHBT0355
SHBR5213
SHBR9881
SHBR3802
SHBQ1255

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Adam Matich et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 55(7), 2727-2735 (2007-03-06)
The biosynthesis of volatile esters by Red Delicious apples was investigated by incubating fruit tissue with deuterated flavor precursors at various times after controlled atmosphere (CA) storage and measuring deuterium incorporation into branched-chain ester volatiles. 2-Methylbutyl acetate was the only
Balasubramanian Ganesan et al.
Applied and environmental microbiology, 72(6), 4264-4273 (2006-06-06)
Nutrient starvation and nonculturability in bacteria lead to changes in metabolism not found during the logarithmic phase. Substrates alternate to those used during growth are metabolized in these physiological states, yielding secondary metabolites. In firmicutes and actinobacteria, amino acid catabolic
Lam K Huynh et al.
The journal of physical chemistry. A, 112(51), 13470-13480 (2008-11-28)
An increased necessity for energy independence and heightened concern about the effects of rising carbon dioxide levels have intensified the search for renewable fuels that could reduce our current consumption of petrol and diesel. One such fuel is biodiesel, which
Tracey E Siebert et al.
Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry, 381(4), 937-947 (2005-01-22)
The aim of this study was to quantify, in a single analysis, 31 volatile fermentation-derived products that contribute to the aroma of red and white wine. We developed a multi-component method based on headspace solid-phase microextraction coupled with gas chromatography
Francesca Reineri et al.
Journal of magnetic resonance (San Diego, Calif. : 1997), 200(1), 15-20 (2009-06-19)
Hyperpolarization can be kept for times longer than T(1) if it is maintained in a singlet state, from which transitions are not allowed. Another, more direct, way to slower the relaxation process consists in the use of perdeuterated molecules. Here
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