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W242918

Sigma-Aldrich

2-Ethylbutyric acid

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Diethylacetic acid

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Linear Formula:
(C2H5)2CHCO2H
CAS Number:
88-09-5
Molecular Weight:
116.16
FEMA Number:
2429
Beilstein:
1098634
EC Number:
201-796-4
Council of Europe no.:
2001
MDL number:
MFCD00002670
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901070
Flavis number:
8.045
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal

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 pressure

0.08 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.413 (lit.)

bp

99-101 °C/18 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−16-−13 °C (lit.)

density

0.92 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

berry; fruity; acidic

SMILES string

CCC(CC)C(O)=O

InChI

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

InChI key

OXQGTIUCKGYOAA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
GHS06,GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H311,H315,H319,H373

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 2 Oral

Target Organs

Blood,Liver,Kidney

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

188.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

87 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

W242918-VAR:
W242918-5KG:4548173969176
W242918-BULK:
W242918-25KG:4548173969169
W242918-SAMPLE:
W242918-900G:
W242918-10KG:
W242918-1KG:4548173969152

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The British journal of nutrition, 113(10), 1558-1570 (2015-04-14)
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