2-Methylbutyl 3-Methylbutanoate
Aroma Chemical CAS 2445-77-4
A fruity green note with a herbal apple character and a soft cheese facet. Earthy and natural, it adds a fruity lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Apple |
| Descriptor 3 | Pear |
Identification
| CAS Number | 2445-77-4 |
| INCI Name | 2-methylbutyl isovalerate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H20O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 172.26 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-methylbutyl 3-methylbutanoate |
| InChIKey | CYGPPWVXOWCHJB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 2-methylbutyl ester, butyric acid, 3-methyl-, 2-methylbutyl ester, 3-methyl butanoic acid 2-methyl butyl ester, methyl butyl 2-isovalerate, 2-methyl butyl 3-methyl butanoate, 2-methyl butyl 3-methyl butyrate, 2-methyl butyl iso valerate, 2-methyl butyl isopentanoate, 2 methyl butyl isovalerate, 2-methyl butyl isovalerianate, methyl-2-butyl-iso-valerate, 3-methylbutanoic acid 2-methylbutyl ester, 3-methylbutanoic acid, 2-methylbutyl ester, 2-methylbutyl 3-methylbutyrate, 2-methylbutyl isopentanoate, 2-methylbutyl isovalerate, 2-methylbutyl isovalerate natural, 2-methylbutyl isovalerianate, sherry isovalerate, iso valeric acid 2-methyl butyl ester, iso valeric acid, 2-methylbutyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 191.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 61.67 °C |
| Density | 0.85800 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.713000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.530 |
| Solubility | alcohol; fixed oils; water, 44.59 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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