2-methyl butyric acid
Product Description
| Product | 2-methyl butyric acid |
| CAS | 116-53-0 |
| Formula | C5H10O2 |
| Synonym | ethyl methyl acetic acid, 2-methylbutnaoic acid, Butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-Methylbutyric acid |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 0.934 (204 c) |
| Slightly Soluble | in water |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.554000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 °C |
| Vapor Density | 3.5 |
| Storage | refrigerate in tightly sealed containers |
| Refractive Index | 1.40100 to 1.40800 @ 20.00 °C |
| Odor Type | acidic |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 % |
| Pounds/Gallon | 7.730 to 7.797 |
| Boiling Point | 176.00 to 177.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | 165.00 °F. TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 1.13 |
| Shelf Life | 6 month(s) or longer if stored properly |
| Taste | Fruity, dirty, acidic with a dairy buttery and cheesey nuance |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
| Specific gravity | 0.92900 to 0.93700 @ 25.00 °C |
| Odor | Acidic, fruity, dirty, cheesey with a fermented nuance |
| Molecular weight | 102.14 |
| Color | colorless liquid |
| Solubility | oxygenated solvs. |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | FEMA# 2695 Use: PERFUMING |
| Class | Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds, Chemical Intermediates, Organic Intermediates and Compounds |
| Function | Chemical Intermediate, Fragrance |
| Industry | Flavor & Fragrance, Flavor, Fragrance |
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