2-Methylbutyl isovalerate
Synonym(s):2-Methylbutyl 3-methylbutanoate
- CAS NO.：2445-77-4
- Empirical Formula: C10H20O2
- Molecular Weight: 172.26
- MDL number: MFCD00209537
- EINECS: 219-496-7
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:14:08
What is 2-Methylbutyl isovalerate?
Description
2-Methylbutyl isovalerate has a herbaceous, fruity, somewhat earthy fragrance with a sweet, herbaceous, fruity flavor. May be prepared by direct esterification of 2-methylbutanol with isovaleric acid.
Chemical properties
Colorless liquid; herbaceous, fruity odor.Sol in alc, fixed oils; insol in water.
Chemical properties
2-Methylbutyl-3-methylbutanoate has an herbaceous, fruity,somewhat earthy fragrance and a sweet, herbaceous, fruity flavor.
Occurrence
Reported found in tomato, peppermint and oil, Scotch spearmint oils, cheddar cheese, hop oil, sherry, quince, jackfruit and whiskey.
The Uses of 2-Methylbutyl isovalerate
Food additive.
Preparation
By direct esterification of 2-methylbutanol with isovaleric acid.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Methylbutyl 3-methylbutanoate is a fatty acid ester.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 24 ppb
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 5 to 15 ppm: fruity, estery with a berry-apple and tutti-frutti nuance.
Properties of 2-Methylbutyl isovalerate
| Melting point: | -68.47°C (estimate) |
| Boiling point: | 191-195 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.858 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| FEMA | 3506 | 2-METHYLBUTYL 3-METHYLBUTANOATE |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 143 °F |
| solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. |
| color | Colorless liquid. |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. herbal fruity earthy cheese apple green |
| JECFA Number | 204 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 2445-77-4 |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 2-methylbutyl ester(2445-77-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Methylbutyl isovalerate (2445-77-4) |
Safety information for 2-Methylbutyl isovalerate
Computed Descriptors for 2-Methylbutyl isovalerate
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