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CAS:116-53-0
MF:C5H10O2
EINECS:204-145-2
Purity:98%min
Other Names:2-Methyl butyric acid
What is of 2-Methyl butyric acid with cas 116-53-0?
2-methyl butyric acid has a pungent, acrid odor which is similar to Roquefort cheese with an acrid taste. At low dilutions, it has a pleasant fruity taste. It can be prepared either by decarboxylation of methyl ethyl malonic acid or by the oxidation of fermentation amyl alcohol (fusel oil). It is used as a flavor ingredient for butter, cream, cheese flavor deployment. It also provides acyl moiety for the preparation of the respective flavor esters.
Specification
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Item
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Specifications
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Results
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Odor
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Fruity
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Conforms
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Appearance
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Colorless to pale yellow liquid
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Conforms
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Reftacitive index,20℃
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1.4040~1.4080
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1.4076
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Relative density,25/25℃
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0.932~0.936
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0.9355
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Assay by GLC
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>98.0%
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99.8%
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Conclusion
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The results conforms with enterprise standards
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Usage
2-Methylbutyric acid, can be used as food additive for butter, cream, cheese flavor deployment. It is an important raw material and intermediate used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals and Dyestuff. It is also used in the synthesis of 2-methylbutyric anhydride.
Packing
200kgs/drum, 16tons/20’container
