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2-Methylbutyl isovalerate

Synonym(s):2-Methylbutyl 3-methylbutanoate

  • CAS NO.:2445-77-4
  • Empirical Formula: C10H20O2
  • Molecular Weight: 172.26
  • MDL number: MFCD00209537
  • EINECS: 219-496-7
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-07-18 05:12:15
2-Methylbutyl isovalerate Structural

What is 2-Methylbutyl isovalerate?

Description

2-Methylbutyl isovalerate has a herbaceous, fruity, somewhat earthy fragrance with a sweet, herbaceous, fruity flavor. May be prepared by direct esterification of 2-methylbutanol with isovaleric acid.

Chemical properties

Colorless liquid; herbaceous, fruity odor.Sol in alc, fixed oils; insol in water.

Chemical properties

2-Methylbutyl-3-methylbutanoate has an herbaceous, fruity,somewhat earthy fragrance and a sweet, herbaceous, fruity flavor.

Occurrence

Reported found in tomato, peppermint and oil, Scotch spearmint oils, cheddar cheese, hop oil, sherry, quince, jackfruit and whiskey.

The Uses of 2-Methylbutyl isovalerate

Food additive.

Preparation

By direct esterification of 2-methylbutanol with isovaleric acid.

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Methylbutyl 3-methylbutanoate is a fatty acid ester.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 24 ppb

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 5 to 15 ppm: fruity, estery with a berry-apple and tutti-frutti nuance.

Properties of 2-Methylbutyl isovalerate

Melting point: -68.47°C (estimate)
Boiling point: 191-195 °C(lit.)
Density  0.858 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
FEMA  3506 | 2-METHYLBUTYL 3-METHYLBUTANOATE
refractive index  n20/D 1.414(lit.)
Flash point: 143 °F
solubility  Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
color  Colorless liquid.
Odor at 100.00 %. herbal fruity earthy cheese apple green
JECFA Number 204
CAS DataBase Reference 2445-77-4
NIST Chemistry Reference Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 2-methylbutyl ester(2445-77-4)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Methylbutyl isovalerate (2445-77-4)

Safety information for 2-Methylbutyl isovalerate

Computed Descriptors for 2-Methylbutyl isovalerate

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