DL-2-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID METHYL ESTER
methyl 2-methylbutyrate
CAS: 868-57-5
Molecular Formula: C6H12O2
DL-2-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID METHYL ESTER - Names and Identifiers
DL-2-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID METHYL ESTER - Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O2 |
| Molar Mass | 116.16 |
| Density | 0.88 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | -91°C (estimate) |
| Boling Point | 115 °C (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 90°F |
| JECFA Number | 205 |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| BRN | 1720409 |
| Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.393(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Almost colorless liquid. It has an Apple-like and rum-like sweet taste. Flash point 32.8 ° C, boiling point 115 ° C. Soluble in ethanol and most non-volatile oils, insoluble in water. Natural products are found in Apple, bilberry, melon, jackfruit, strawberry, pea, cheese, etc. |
DL-2-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID METHYL ESTER - Risk and Safety
| Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R11 - Highly Flammable |
| Safety Description | S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharges. S29 - Do not empty into drains. S7/9 - |
| UN IDs | UN 3272 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29159000 |
| Hazard Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
DL-2-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID METHYL ESTER - Reference Information
| FEMA | 2719 | METHYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE |
| NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| flavor and fragrance applications | methyl 2-methylbutyrate is also known as methyl methacrylate, and its English name is methyl 2-methyl butanate. It is found naturally in baked potatoes, spearmint oil, olive, Bell fruit, Apple, bilberry, melon, jackfruit, strawberry, pea, mint, cheese. Aroma characteristics: pungent fruit aroma, ether aroma, with preserved ice cream, mature fat aroma, fragrance. Taste description: ether aroma, fruit aroma, fresh pear, tropical fruit aroma, ice cream with preserved fruit, berries, ripe jackfruit aroma, sweet apple-like taste at low concentration. For food flavors such as apples, ice cream with preserved fruit, jackfruit, melon, egg fruit, bananas, tropical fruit type food, fresh ether flavor of ordinary fruit and daily flavor. |
| assay | was determined by method one in the ester assay (OT-18). The amount of the sample was 0.9g. The calculated equivalence factor (e) is taken as 58.08. Or determined by gas chromatography (GT-10-4) using the non-polar column method. |
| toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
| usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): Soft drink 5.0; Cold drink 10; Candy 10; Baked goods 10. Moderate limits (FDA § 172.515,2000). |
| Use | GB 2760-1996 specifies the permitted use of flavorants. Mainly used in the preparation of apples, tropical fruits, rum flavor and improve the flavor of fruit-based flavor. |
| method of production | from isobutylene, carbon monoxide, and cap alkanol (or from isobutylene, carbon monoxide, and acid catalysts) mixed esters containing methyl 2-methylbutyrate were prepared under pressure and fractionated. |
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