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W242802

Sigma-Aldrich

Ethyl isobutyrate

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Ethyl 2-methylpropanoate

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCOOC2H5
CAS Number:
97-62-1
Molecular Weight:
116.16
FEMA Number:
2428
Beilstein:
773846
EC Number:
202-595-4
Council of Europe no.:
288
MDL number:
MFCD00009165
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901068
Flavis number:
9.413
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor density

4.01 (vs air)

vapor pressure

40 mmHg ( 33.8 °C)

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.387 (lit.)

bp

112-113 °C (lit.)

density

0.865 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

ethereal; fruity; sweet

SMILES string

CCOC(=O)C(C)C

InChI

1S/C6H12O2/c1-4-8-6(7)5(2)3/h5H,4H2,1-3H3

InChI key

WDAXFOBOLVPGLV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Ethyl isobutyrate is a potent odorant in oranges, grapefruit, and Greek virgin olive oils.

Application


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Pictograms

Flame
GHS02

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

68.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

20 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 1 petroleums
Hazardous rank II
Water insoluble liquid

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ISHL Notified Names

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JAN Code

W242802-4KG:
W242802-8KG:
W242802-800G:
W242802-BULK-K:
W242802-4KG-K:
W242802-9KG-K:4548173969121
W242802-20KG:
W242802-8KG-K:
W242802-20KG-K:4548173969114
W242802-9KG:
W242802-SAMPLE:
W242802-1KG-K:4548173969107
W242802-1KG:
W242802-VAR-K:
W242802-SAMPLE-K:

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SHBN3834
SHBM3609
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Evaluation and quantification of potent odorants of Greek virgin olive oils.
Blekas G & Guth H.
Developments in food science, 37, 419-427 (1995)
Evaluation of aroma differences between hand-squeezed juices from Valencia late and Navel oranges by quantitation of key odorants and flavor reconstitution experiments.
Buettner A & Schieberle P.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 49(5), 2387-2394 (2001)
Evaluation of key aroma compounds in hand-squeezed grapefruit juice (Citrus paradisi Macfayden) by quantitation and flavor reconstitution experiments.
Buettner A & Schieberle P.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 49(3), 1358-1363 (2001)
Philippe Renault et al.
International journal of food microbiology, 207, 40-48 (2015-05-24)
The aim of this work was to study ester formation and the aromatic impact of Torulaspora delbrueckii when used in association with Saccharomyces cerevisiae during the alcoholic fermentation of must. In order to evaluate the influence of the inoculation procedure
Georgia Lytra et al.
Food chemistry, 194, 196-200 (2015-10-17)
Our study focused on variations in wine aroma perception and molecular composition during tasting over a period of 30min. In parallel, dynamic analytical and sensory methods were applied to study changes in the wines' molecular and aromatic evolution. Dynamic sensory
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Separation of Acetone; Acetic acid; Propionic acid; Ethyl butyrate; Ethanol; Isoamyl acetate; Isobutyric acid; 3-Methyl-2-butanol; Methyl acetate; 1-Propanol; Acetal, ≥98%, FG; 2-Methyl-1-pentanol; Butyl acetate; Ethyl propionate; 3-Pentanol; 2-Pentanol, 98%; Ethyl isobutyrate; Isobutyl acetate; Acetaldehyde; Furfural; Butyric acid; Methanol; Ethyl acetate

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