ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methyl butyrate
(+/-)-ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methylbutyrate
Identification
| Name | ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methyl butyrate |
| IUPAC | ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methylbutanoate |
| CAS Number | 77-70-3 |
| EINECS | 201-050-8 |
| FDA UNII | FGG7G355MX |
| Molecular Formula | C7 H14 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.18618000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J192.564D |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1651 (+/-)-ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methylbutyrate |
| FEMA Number | 4268 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 77-70-3 ; (+/-)-ETHYL 2-HYDROXY-2-METHYLBUTYRATE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.96400 to 0.97400 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.021 to 8.105 |
| Refractive Index | 1.40900 to 1.41600 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 169.00 to 170.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.505000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 131.00 °F. TCC ( 55.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.881 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, very slightly |
| Insoluble in | water |
| Similar Items | note |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methyl butyrate usage levels up to | 1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 10.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 10.00000 |
| breakfast cereal | 10.00000 |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | 20.00000 |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 5.00000 |
| fruit ices | 5.00000 |
| gelatins / puddings | 10.00000 |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | 20.00000 |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | 10.00000 |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | 5.00000 |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | 10.00000 |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
butanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-, ethyl ester
butanoic acid,2-hydroxy-2-methyl-, ethyl ester
4-
ethoxy-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid ethyl ester
(±)-
ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methyl butyrate
ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methylbutanoate
ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methylbutyrate
(+/-)-
ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methylbutyrate
(±)-
ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methylbutyrate
2-
hydroxy-2-methyl butanoic acid ethyl ester
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