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2-Methylbutyl isovalerate

Product Name
2-Methylbutyl isovalerate
CAS No.
2445-77-4
Chemical Name
2-Methylbutyl isovalerate
Synonyms
Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 2-methylbutyl ester;2-METHYLBUTYL 3-METHYLBUTANOATE;FEMA 3506;2-METHYLBUTYL ISOVALERATE;METHYL-2-BUTYL-ISO-VALERATE;2-METHYLBUTYL-3-METHYLBUTYRATE;2-METHYLBUTYL ISOVALERATE NATURAL;2-METHYLBUTYL ISOVALERATE 98+% FCC;Isovaleric acid, 2-methylbutyl ester;Natural 2-Methylbutyl Isovalerate
CBNumber
CB1479603
Molecular Formula
C10H20O2
Formula Weight
172.26
MOL File
2445-77-4.mol
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2-Methylbutyl isovalerate Property

Melting point:
-68.47°C (estimate)
Boiling point:
191-195 °C(lit.)
Density 
0.858 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index 
n20/D 1.414(lit.)
FEMA 
3506 | 2-METHYLBUTYL 3-METHYLBUTANOATE
Flash point:
143 °F
Odor
at 100.00 %. herbal fruity earthy cheese apple green
Odor Type
fruity
JECFA Number
204
LogP
3.53
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)
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Safety

WGK Germany 
3
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Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

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N-Bromosuccinimide Price

Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W350605
Product name
2-Methylbutyl isovalerate
Purity
≥98%, FCC, FG
Packaging
sample-k
Price
$54.6
Updated
2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W350605
Product name
2-Methylbutyl isovalerate
Purity
≥98%, FCC, FG
Packaging
1kg
Price
$151
Updated
2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W350613
Product name
2-Methylbutyl isovalerate
Purity
natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG
Packaging
1kg
Price
$300
Updated
2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W350605
Product name
2-Methylbutyl isovalerate
Purity
≥98%, FCC, FG
Packaging
4kg
Price
$527
Updated
2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W350605
Product name
2-Methylbutyl isovalerate
Purity
≥98%, FCC, FG
Packaging
9kg
Price
$943
Updated
2024/03/01
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2-Methylbutyl isovalerate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

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

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

Chemical Properties

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

Occurrence

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

Uses

Food additive.

Definition

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

Preparation

By direct esterification of 2-methylbutanol with isovaleric acid.

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.

2-Methylbutyl isovalerate Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Preparation Products

2445-77-4, 2-Methylbutyl isovalerateRelated Search:


  • 2-METHYLBUTYL ISOVALERATE
  • 2-METHYLBUTYL 3-METHYLBUTANOATE
  • 2-METHYLBUTYL-3-METHYLBUTYRATE
  • FEMA 3506
  • METHYL-2-BUTYL-ISO-VALERATE
  • 2-METHYLBUTYL ISOVALERATE 98+% FCC
  • 2-METHYLBUTYL ISOVALERATE NATURAL
  • 3-Methylbutanoic acid, 2-methylbutyl ester
  • 3-methylbutyric acid 2-methylbutyl ester
  • 2-Methylbutyl isovalerate,2-Methylbutyl 3-methylbutanoate
  • 2-methylbutyl isovalerate (2-methylbutyl-3-methyl butyrate)
  • 3-methyl-butanoicaci2-methylbutylester
  • Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 2-methylbutyl ester
  • Natural 2-Methylbutyl Isovalerate
  • Butanoicacid,3-methyl-,2-methylbutylester
  • Isovaleric acid, 2-methylbutyl ester
  • 2445-77-4
  • CH32CHCH2CO2CH2CHCH3C2H5