methyl (R)-2-methyl butyrate

butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, (2R)- (9CI)

CAS: 55449-44-0 C6 H12 O2 MW: 116.16004000 fruity

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Identification

Name	methyl (R)-2-methyl butyrate
IUPAC	methyl (2R)-2-methylbutanoate
CAS Number	55449-44-0
FDA UNII	Search
Molecular Formula	C6 H12 O2
Molecular Weight	116.16004000
Nikkaji Number	J57.329I

Regulatory

Physical Properties

Assay	95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed	No
Boiling Point	112.60 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est)
Vapor Pressure	21.591000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point	67.00 °F. TCC ( 19.40 °C. ) (est)
logP (o/w)	1.648 (est)
Soluble in	water, 3172 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description

at 100.00 %.

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	natural substances and extractives
Recommendation for methyl (R)-2-methyl butyrate usage levels up to	not for fragrance use.
Recommendation for methyl (R)-2-methyl butyrate flavor usage levels up to	not for flavor use.

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Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

found in nature

Synonyms

butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, (2R)- butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, (2R)- (9CI) butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, (R)- methyl (2R)-2-methylbutanoate methyl (R)-2-methylbutanoate methyl (R)-2-methylbutyrate (-)- methyl 2-methylbutyrate (-)- methyl a-methylbutyrate Try the PubMed Search.