Description
2-methylbutanoic acid, 100G, natural, ≥98%, FG
Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH(CH3)COOH
CAS Number:
116-53-0
Molecular Weight:
102.13
FEMA Number:
2695
Beilstein:
1720486
EC Number:
204-145-2
Council of Europe no.:
2002c
MDL number:
MFCD00002669
PubChem Substance ID:
24901263
Flavis number:
8.046
NACRES:
NA.21
PROPERTIES
Quality Level
400
grade
FG
Halal
Kosher
natural
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%
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
fruity; acidic; cheesy
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
DESCRIPTION
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.
Packaging
5 kg in composite drum
100 g in glass bottle
1 kg in glass bottle
Biochem/physiol Actions
Taste at 10 ppm
SAFETY INFORMATION
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H290 - H302 + H312 - H314
Precautionary Statements
P234 - P270 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
Storage Class Code
8A - Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
170.6 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
77 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves