Identification

Namemethyl 2-methyl butyrate
IUPACmethyl 2-methylbutanoate
CAS Number868-57-5
EINECS212-778-0
FDA UNIIOLG4D4939V
Molecular FormulaC6 H12 O2
Molecular Weight116.16004000
MDL NumberMFCD00009335
Nikkaji NumberJ133.038A
Beilstein1720409
CoE Number2085

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring205 methyl 2-methylbutyrate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.483 methyl 2-methylbutyrate
FEMA Number2719
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)868-57-5 ; METHYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 92.00 to 100.00
Additional Assay Information methyl isovalerate: 5% - 8%
Food Chemicals Codex Listed Yes
Specific Gravity 0.87900 to 0.88300 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.314 to 7.347
Refractive Index 1.39300 to 1.39700 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 115.00 to 116.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Acid Value 2.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 21.591000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Vapor Density 4.0 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point 70.00 °F. TCC ( 21.11 °C. )
logP (o/w) 1.648 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water
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Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesperfuming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol.
Etherial, Iifting, fruity, tutti-frutti and ripe with a fatty, green nuance
Sweet, Fruity, Apple
FRUITY, APPLE, GREEN
Etheral, Fruity, Green, Sweet
Odor sample from CA Aromatics Company Inc.
Taste Description
ethereal estery fruity apple green pear tropical floral
at 7.50 ppm.

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for methyl 2-methyl butyrate usage levels up to1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)330.00 (μg/capita/day)
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

FR apple FR apple red apple FR banana FR fresh and clean FR fruit FR gooseberry FR huckleberry FR melon FR mint FR passion fruit FR pineapple FR strawberry FL tropical FL/FR valerian

Natural Occurrence

apple fruit apple juice PMC apple plant apricot fruit bilberry fruit champaca concrete @ 0.01% Data champaca concrete @ 1.46% Data cheese PMC cherimoya dill herb durian fruit gooseberry cape gooseberry fruit grape cherimoya grape PMC karaka PMC lemon verbena oil turkey @ 0.35% Data marjoram oil sweet turkey @ 0.00-0.12% Data marjoram pot oil turkey @ 0.03-0.11% Data melon PMC michelia alba flower absolute @ 0.13% Data olive peas PMC peppermint leaf peppermint oil pineapple fruit potato baked potato spearmint oil star fruit fruit strawberry wild strawberry fruit tea rooibos tea thyme

Synonyms

butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester butyric acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester gooseberry butyrate methyl 2 methyl butyrate methyl 2-methyl butanoate methyl 2-methyl butyrate methyl 2-methyl butyrate natural methyl 2-methylbutanoate methyl 2-methylbutyrate nat. methyl 2-methylbutyrate methyl 2-methylbutyrate 99%, (naturals) D- methyl 2-methylbutyrate 99%, (naturals) methyl 2-methylbutyrate FCC methyl 2-methylbutyrate natural methyl 2-methylbutyrate pure methyl a-methylbutanoate methyl a-methylbutyrate methyl alpha-methyl butanoate methyl alpha-methyl butyrate 2- methyl butanoic acid methyl ester 2- methyl butyric acid methyl ester methyl DL-2-methylbutyrate methyl methyl butyrate methyl-2-methyl butyrate methyl-2-methyl butyrate, natural methyl-2-methylbutyrate nat.D- methyl-2-methylbutyrate methyl-2-methylbutyrate natural 2- methylbutanoic acid methyl ester 2- methylbutyric acid methyl ester Info: Volatile Flavor Components in Bogyojosaeng and Suhong Cultivars of Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.)