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W269506

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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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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Efstathios S Giotis et al.
Applied and environmental microbiology, 73(3), 997-1001 (2006-11-23)
In alkaline conditions, Listeria monocytogenes cells develop higher proportions of branched-chain fatty acids (FAs), including more anteiso forms. In acid conditions, the opposite occurs. Reduced growth of pH-sensitive mutants at adverse pH (5.0/9.0) was alleviated by the addition of 2-methylbutyrate
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
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
B Schatowitz et al.
Journal of chromatography, 425(2), 257-268 (1988-03-18)
A method for the simultaneous determination of non-esterified short-, medium- and long-chain fatty acids and other types of metabolically relevant carboxylic acids such as hydroxy, keto, aromatic and dicarboxylic acids in biological material by capillary gas chromatography of benzyl ester
G Hayashida-Soiza et al.
Journal of applied microbiology, 105(5), 1672-1677 (2008-10-03)
To purify and characterize compounds with antimicrobial activity from Pseudoalteromonas haloplanktis inhibition (INH) strain. The P. haloplanktis isolated from a scallop hatchery was used to analyse antibacterial activities. Crude extracts were obtained with ethyl acetate of the cultured broth, after
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