| Preferred name | methyl 2-methyl butyrate |
| Trivial Name | (±)-Methyl 2-methylbutanoate |
| Short Description | methyl 2-methylbutyrate |
| Formula | C6 H12 O2 |
| CAS Number | 868-57-5 |
| Deleted CAS Number | 53955-81-0 |
| FEMA Number | 2719 |
| Flavis Number | 9.483 |
| ECHA Number | 212-778-0 |
| FDA UNII | OLG4D4939V |
| Nikkaji Number | J133.038A |
| Beilstein Number | 1720409 |
| MDL | MFCD00009335 |
| COE Number | 2085 |
| xLogP3-AA | 1.50 (est) |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 205 methyl 2-methylbutyrate |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 868-57-5 ; METHYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE |
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| Leffingwell: | Chirality or Article |
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| NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
| Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 868-57-5 |
| Pubchem (cid): | 13357 |
| Pubchem (sid): | 134980736 |
| Flavornet: | 868-57-5 |
| Pherobase: | View |
| Publications by Info | |
| Volatile Flavor Components in Bogyojosaeng and Suhong Cultivars of Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) | |
| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
| Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
| tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| CHEMBL: | View |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | Search |
| FooDB: | FDB009847 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2915.90.5050 |
| Typical G.C. | |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
| ChemSpider: | View |
| Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
| Molecular weight | 116.16004180908 |
| Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 7.314 to 7.347 |
| Refractive Index | 1.393 to 1.397 @ 20 °C |
| Boiling Point | 115 to 116°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 2 max KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 21.591 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Vapor Density | 4 |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 21.11 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 1.648 est |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| dipropylene glycol | Yes |
| fixed oils | Yes |
| water, 3172 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
| water | No |
| Odor Type: Fruity | |
| ethereal, estery, fruity, tutti frutti, apple green apple, lily of the valley, powdery, fatty, ripe, green | |
| Luebke, William tgsc, (2017) | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. ethereal estery fruity tutti frutti green apple lily of the valley powdery fatty |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 6, 41, (1997) | Etherial, Iifting, fruity, tutti-frutti and ripe with a fatty, green nuance |
| Flavor Type: Fruity | |
| ethereal, estery, fruity, apple, green, pear, tropical, floral, fresh | |
| Luebke, William tgsc, (2017) | Ethereal estery fruity apple green pear tropical floral |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 6, 41, (1997) | At 7.50 ppm. Etherial, fruity and apple-like with a fresh pear and tropical nuance |
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| Applications | |
| Odor purposes | Apple , Apple red apple , Banana , Fresh and clean , Fruit , Gooseberry , Huckleberry , Melon , Mint , Passion fruit , Pineapple , Strawberry , Valerian |
| Flavoring purposes | Tropical , Valerian |
| Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xi - Irritant | |
| R 11 - Highly flammable. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. | |
| Hazards identification | |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| None found. | |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
| Pictogram | |
| Hazard statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Category: | |||
| flavor and fragrance agents | |||
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
| IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
| Recommendation for methyl 2-methyl butyrate usage levels up to: | |||
| 1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 330.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
| The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
| publication number: 3 | |||
| Click here to view publication 3 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | - | 10.00000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 5.00000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | - | 10.00000 | |
| fruit ices: | - | 10.00000 | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | 10.00000 | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | - | 10.00000 | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | - | |
| meat products: | - | - | |
| milk products: | - | - | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | - | - | |
| processed fruits: | - | - | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | - | - | |
| soups: | - | - | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | - | - | |
| European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
| European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 1, Revision 1 (FGE.01Rev 1): Branched-chain aliphatic saturated aldehydes, carboxylic acids and related esters of primary alcohols and branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1 and 2 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) on a request from the Commission View page or View pdf |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 01 Rev2 (FGE.01 Rev2): Branched-chain aliphatic saturated aldehydes, carboxylic acids and related esters of primary alcohols and branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1 and 2 View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of straight-chain primary aliphatic alcohols/aldehydes/acids, acetals and esters with esters containing saturated alcohols and acetals containing saturated aldehydes (chemical group 1) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
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| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):868-57-5 |
| EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :13357 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WISER:UN 3272 |
| WGK Germany:2 |
| methyl 2-methylbutanoate |
| Chemidplus:0000868575 |