Identification | More | [Name]
2-Methylbutyl 2-methylbutyrate | [CAS]
2445-78-5 | [Synonyms]
2-METHYLBUTYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE 2-METHYLBUTYL DL-2-METHYLBUTYRATE DL-2-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID 2-METHYLBUTYL ESTER FEMA 3359 METHYL-2-BUTYL-2-METHYLBUTYRATE 2-methyl-butanoicaci2-methylbutylester Butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-methylbutyl ester Butanoicacid,2-methyl-,2-methylbutylester Butyric acid, 2-methyl-, 2-methylbutyl ester Methylbutyricacidmethylbutylester 2-METHYLBUTYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE 90+% 2-Methylbutyric acid 2-methylbutyl ester 2-METHYLBUTYL-2-METHYL BUTYRATE, NATURAL 2-Methylbutanoic acid 2-methylbutyl ester | [EINECS(EC#)]
219-497-2 | [Molecular Formula]
C10H20O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00059395 | [Molecular Weight]
172.26 | [MOL File]
2445-78-5.mol |
Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
N | [Risk Statements ]
R51/53:Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment . | [Safety Statements ]
S61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet . | [RIDADR ]
UN 3082 9/PG 3
| [WGK Germany ]
3
| [HS Code ]
29156000 |
Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Description]
2-Methylbutyl 2-methylbutyrate is like fruit, berry, and apple. May
be prepared by esterification of 2-methylbutanoic acid with
2-methyl-1-butanol; by condensation of isobutyraldehyde at 120°C. | [Chemical Properties]
2-Methylbutyl-2-methyl butyrate has a fruity, berry, apple like aroma. | [Occurrence]
Reported found as a component in the essential oil of hops (Humulus lupulus); also as the odorous component
in Vaccinium vitis-idaea and in cocoa beans. Also reported found in apple, apricot, feyoa fruit (Feijoa sellowiana), melon, peppermint oil, spearmint oil, filberts, lovage leaf, myrtle leaf and berry and Roman chamomile oil | [Definition]
ChEBI: 2-Methylbutyl 2-methylbutanoate is a fatty acid ester. | [Preparation]
By esterification of 2-methylbutanoic acid with 2-methyl-1-butanol; by condensation of isobutyraldehyde at 120°C | [Taste threshold values]
Taste characteristics at 30 ppm: sweet, fruity, pineapple character, estery with green, waxy and woody
nuances | [Synthesis Reference(s)]
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 52, p. 4319, 1987 DOI: 10.1021/jo00228a032 |
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