2-Methylbutyl isovalerate Chemical Properties

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

solubility 

Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

color 

Colorless liquid.

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)

Safety Information

WGK Germany 

3

MSDS

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2-Methylbutyl isovalerate Usage And Synthesis

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.

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