| Preferred name | 3-methyl-2-butanol |
| Trivial Name | 3-Methyl-2-butanol |
| Short Description | 3-methylbutan-2-ol |
| Formula | C5 H12 O |
| CAS Number | 598-75-4 |
| FEMA Number | 3703 |
| Flavis Number | 2.111 |
| ECHA Number | 209-950-2 |
| FDA UNII | 93FF0F303R |
| Nikkaji Number | J43.343H |
| Beilstein Number | 1718800 |
| MDL | MFCD00004527 |
| COE Number | 11696 |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 300 3-methyl-2-butanol |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 598-75-4 ; 3-METHYL-2-BUTANOL |
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| NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
| Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 598-75-4 |
| Pubchem (cid): | 11732 |
| Pubchem (sid): | 134976185 |
| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
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| tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| CHEBI: | View |
| CHEMBL: | View |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB33777 |
| FooDB: | FDB011931 |
| YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database): | YMDB01346 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2905.19.1000 |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
| ChemSpider: | View |
| Wikipedia: | View |
| Parchem | Penta International |
| Santa Cruz Biotechnology | Sigma-Aldrich |
| Synerzine | TCI AMERICA |
| Penta International Corporation |
| Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
| Molecular weight | 88.149841308594 |
| Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 6.806 to 6.864 |
| Refractive Index | 1.406 to 1.411 @ 20 °C |
| Boiling Point | 112 to 114°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 10.57 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 26.67 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 1.28 |
| Shelf life | 12 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
| Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| water, 3.284e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
| water, 5.60E+04 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
| Odor Type: Fruity | |
| musty, alcoholic, fusel, vegetable, cider, cocoa, cheesy | |
| General comment | Fruity |
| Mosciano, Gerard, (2009) | At 1.00 %. impacting, musty, alcoholic, fuesl like, with nuances of vegetables, cider, cocoa and cheese |
| VCF-online.nl | Green apple, solvent |
| Flavor Type: Fusel | |
| musty, alcoholic, fusel, vegetable, cider, cocoa, cheesy | |
| Mosciano, Gerard, (2009) | At 10.00 ppm. impacting, musty, alcoholic, fusel like, with nuances of vegetables, cider, cocoa and cheese |
| (data available) |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xn - Harmful. | |
| R 10 - Flammable. R 20 - Harmful by inhalation. R 37 - Irritating to respiratory system. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 23 - Do not breath vapour. 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 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S 46 - If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. | |
| 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 | |
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| Hazard statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Category: | |||
| flavoring agents | |||
| Recommendation for 3-methyl-2-butanol usage levels up to: | |||
| not for fragrance use. | |||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 0.49 (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: 13 | |||
| Click here to view publication 13 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | - | 20.00000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 1.00000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | 5.00000 | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | - | 5.00000 | |
| fruit ices: | - | - | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | 5.00000 | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | - | 10.00000 | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | 10.00000 | |
| 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): |
| Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 7 (FGE.07): Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5 View page or View pdf |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 7, Revision 1 (FGE.07Rev1): Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5 (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 7, Revision 2 (FGE.07Rev2) : Saturated and unsaturated aliphatic secondary alcohols, ketones and esters of secondary alcohols and saturated linear or branched-chain carboxylic acids from chemical group 5 View page or View pdf |
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| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):598-75-4 |
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| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :11732 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WISER:UN 1105 |
| WGK Germany:1 |
| 3-methylbutan-2-ol |
| Chemidplus:0000598754 |