2-Methylbutanoic acid

CAS Number
600-07-7
EC Number
204-145-2
Industries: Food & Nutrition

What is 2-Methylbutanoic acid?

2-Methylbutanoic acid (CAS 600-07-7), also known as 2-methylbutyric acid, is a short-chain branched fatty acid used primarily as a flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient.

Where is 2-Methylbutanoic acid used?

  • Food and beverage: flavoring component in dairy-type flavors, cheese seasonings and processed snack coatings
  • Fragrance: earthy profiles for personal care and household products
  • Crop protection and agrochemical formulations: intermediate or acidulant
  • Feed flavoring: palatability enhancement of animal nutrition products

Commercial specifications

  • Food-grade material typically meets FCC or flavor-industry purity standards
  • Packaging ranges from small drums to bulk quantities

Other Names (Synonyms)

2-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID|DL-2-Methylbutyric acid|Butanoic acid, 2-methyl-|Ethylmethylacetic acid|Methylethylacetic acid|2-Methybutyric acid|alpha-Methylbutyric acid

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What are the physical properties of 2-Methylbutanoic acid?

Melting Point -70°C
Boiling Point 177 °C
Density 0.9338 g/cm³ @ Temp: 21 °C
Flash Point 165 °F
Vapor Pressure 0.5 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.405(lit.)

How is 2-Methylbutanoic acid classified and handled safely? Learn More

Danger
GHS05· Corrosive GHS07· Irritant

Which trade and regulatory codes apply to 2-Methylbutanoic acid?

UN Number 3265
ADR Class 8
Packing Group III
WGK (Germany) 1
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