METHYL-2 BUTYRIC ACID

METHYL-2 BUTYRIC ACID is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pungent, acidic, roquefort cheesy aroma, as assessed through olfactory evaluation. It is commonly used in the flavor and fragrance industries to provide sharp, cheese-like, and fruity notes, often used in cheese flavorings or to create complex scent profiles in perfumes and other products.

INCI Name: 2-methylbutyric acid

Functions: Fragrance

Synonyms: 2-Ethylpropionate, 2-Ethylpropionic acid, 2-methybutyric acid, 2-Methyl Butyrate, 2-Methyl Butyric acid, 2-Methylbutanoate, 2-Methylbutanoic acid, alpha-Methyl Butyric Acid, Butane-2-Carboxylic Acid, DL-2-Methy Butyrate, DL-2-Methy Butyric Acid, DL-2-Methylbutyrate, Ethylmethylacetate, Ethylmethylacetic Acid, Methylethylacetic Acid

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Identification & Functionality

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Pungent, acidic, roquefort cheesey aroma
Appearance
Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight102.13--
Flash Point171°F-
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.932 - 0.936-FCC Method
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.404 - 1.408-FCC Method
Puritymin. 98%QC 30.M, Gas Chromatography

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
730 days
Storage and Shelf Life Information
  • Stable under normal conditions
  • Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight
  • Shelf life considerations apply only for original unopened containers