Product Details

CasNo： 116-53-0

MF： C5H10O2

Appearance： liquid

Delivery Time： 15 days

Packing： 200kg/drum

Purity： 99.5%

Basic Information

Product Description

Product Name：2-Methyl butyric acid  

CAS No: 116-53-0

Form: liquid

Product Application

Flavor & Fragrance Industry (Core Application):

Food Flavors:​ A key component​ in flavoring formulations for fruits (apple, strawberry, banana), cheese, cream, nuts, alcoholic beverages (brandy, whiskey), and tobacco. Typically used at very low concentrations (ppm levels)​ to enhance, enrich, and modify the overall aroma profile, providing mature, fermented, and fruity base notes.

Fragrances:​ Used in small amounts in oriental, chypre, and cologne-type​ perfume compositions to increase scent diffusion and complexity.

Fixative:​ Its esters (e.g., 2-methylbutyrates) serve as good fixatives.

Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Intermediates:

Pharmaceutical Intermediate:​ Used in synthesizing sedatives and hypnotics (e.g., bromisoval), precursors for certain antibiotics, and vitamins.

Agrochemical Intermediate:​ Used in synthesizing pyrethroid insecticides, among others.

Food Industry:

Flavoring Agent:​ Used directly as a synthetic food flavoring to enhance or imitate natural flavors. It is a permitted synthetic flavor in China (GB 2760).

Organic Synthesis:

Solvent & Extractant:​ Can be used as a specialized solvent.

Ester Synthesis:​ Used to produce 2-methylbutyric acid esters​ (e.g., ethyl 2-methylbutyrate, isoamyl 2-methylbutyrate), which have strong fruity aromas and are widely used in flavors, fragrances, and as solvents.

Packaging

200kg/drum

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store below 30°C.Away from heat, ignition sources, oxidizers, and strong bases.Use stainless steel or lined corrosion-resistant containers for storage. Ensure good sealing due to its strong odor.