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2-Methylheptanoic acid

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Product Name
2-Methylheptanoic acid
CAS No.
1188-02-9
Chemical Name
2-Methylheptanoic acid
Synonyms
FEMA 2706;FEMA NUMBER 2706;2-methyl-heptanoicaci;Methylamylacetic acid;2-METHYLENANTHIC ACID;2-METHYLHEPTANOIC ACID;a-Methylheptanoic acid;Methyl Heptanoic Acid;(2S)-2-methylheptanoate;2-MethylheptanoicAcid>
CBNumber
CB9422140
Molecular Formula
C8H16O2
Formula Weight
144.21
MOL File
1188-02-9.mol
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2-Methylheptanoic acid Property

Boiling point:
140 °C/30 mmHg (lit.)
Density 
0.906 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index 
n20/D 1.425(lit.)
FEMA 
2706 | 2-METHYLHEPTANOIC ACID
Flash point:
>230 °F
storage temp. 
Store below +30°C.
pka
4.82±0.21(Predicted)
form 
clear liquid
color 
Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor
at 1.00 % in propylene glycol. waxy green cheese sweaty butter milk
Odor Type
waxy
biological source
synthetic
JECFA Number
1212
Major Application
flavors and fragrances
InChI
1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7(2)8(9)10/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10)
InChIKey
NKBWMBRPILTCRD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCCCCC(C)C(O)=O
LogP
2.72
CAS DataBase Reference
1188-02-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System
Heptanoic acid, 2-methyl- (1188-02-9)
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Safety

Hazard Codes 
Xi
Risk Statements 
37/38-41
Safety Statements 
26-39-24/25
RIDADR 
UN 3265 8/PG III
WGK Germany 
3
TSCA 
TSCA listed
HS Code 
2915 90 70
HazardClass 
8
PackingGroup 
III
Storage Class
10 - Combustible liquids
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2
Skin Irrit. 2
STOT SE 3
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Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

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N-Bromosuccinimide Price

Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W270601
Product name
2-Methylheptanoic acid
Purity
≥97%
Packaging
1 unit
Price
$54.6
Updated
2025/07/31
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W270601
Product name
2-Methylheptanoic acid
Purity
≥97%
Packaging
1 unit
Price
$54.6
Updated
2025/07/31
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W270601
Product name
2-Methylheptanoic acid
Purity
≥97%
Packaging
100g
Price
$241
Updated
2025/07/31
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W270601
Product name
2-Methylheptanoic acid
Purity
≥97%
Packaging
1kg
Price
$1400
Updated
2025/07/31
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
8.43786
Product name
2-Methylheptanoic acid
Purity
for synthesis
Packaging
5ml
Price
$71.7
Updated
2025/07/31
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2-Methylheptanoic acid Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

2-Methylheptanoic Acid is used as a reagent in the synthesis of novel isoniazid derivatives with potent antitubercular activity.

Description

2-Methylheptanoic acid has a fatty, sour odor (rancid-like) with a sour, fruity, and nut-like flavor. May be synthesized by decarboxylation of methylamyl malonic acid; two optically active isomers and an optically inactive form can be prepared.

Chemical Properties

2-Methylheptanoic acid has a fatty, sour odor (rancid-like); sour, fruity and nut-like flavor.

Chemical Properties

clear slightly yellow liquid

Occurrence

Reported found in lamb, mutton and tea

Uses

2-Methylheptanoic Acid is used as a reagent in the synthesis of novel isoniazid derivatives with potent antitubercular activity.

Preparation

By decarboxylation of methylamyl malonic acid; two optically active isomers and an optically inactive form can be prepared

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Methylheptanoic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 29.5 ppm

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 40 ppm: waxy, soapy, oily and fatty.

General Description

2-Methylheptanoic acid has been identified in honey.

2-Methylheptanoic acid Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

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View Lastest Price from 2-Methylheptanoic acid manufacturers

Henan Aochuang Chemical Co.,Ltd.
Product
2-Methylheptanoic acid 1188-02-9
Price
US $0.00-0.00/kg
Min. Order
1kg
Purity
98%
Supply Ability
1Ton
Release date
2022-10-17
JINING XINHE CHEMICAL CO., LTD
Product
2-Methylheptanoic acid 1188-02-9
Price
US $0.00-0.00/kg
Min. Order
1kg
Purity
99%
Supply Ability
10ton
Release date
2024-07-15
Zhuozhou Wenxi import and Export Co., Ltd
Product
2-Methylheptanoic acid 1188-02-9
Price
US $15.00-10.00/KG
Min. Order
1KG
Purity
99%+ HPLC
Supply Ability
Monthly supply of 1 ton
Release date
2021-07-11

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