W364401

2-Methylbutyl acetate

99%, FG

• Synonym(s): 2-methyl-1-butanol acetate, 2-methylbutyl ethanoate
• Linear Formula: CH₃CO₂CH₂CH(CH₃)C₂H₅
• CAS Number: 624-41-9
• Molecular Weight: 130.18
• FEMA Number: 3644
• EC Number: 210-843-8
• Council of Europe no.: 10762
• MDL number: MFCD00040494
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901826
• Flavis number: 9.286
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
• Assay: 99%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.401 (lit.)
• bp: 138 °C/741 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 0.876 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: banana; fruity; sweet
• SMILES string: CCC(C)COC(C)=O
• InChI: 1S/C7H14O2/c1-4-6(2)5-9-7(3)8/h6H,4-5H2,1-3H3
• InChI key: XHIUFYZDQBSEMF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2-Methylbutyl acetate is one of the key volatile aroma compounds that contribute to the characteristic aroma of apples of different varieties such as royal gala apple and Fiji apples. It also occurs naturally in pear and banana.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P243
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 3
• Supplementary Hazards: EUH066
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 95.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 35 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves