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Methyl Isobutyrate

Aroma Chemical CAS 547-63-7

A fruity note with an apple and pineapple character and a soft floral facet.

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Odor profile

Descriptor 1 Fruity
Descriptor 2 Ethereal
Descriptor 3 Pineapple

Identification

CAS Number547-63-7
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC5H10O2
Mol. Weight102.13
IUPAC Namemethyl 2-methylpropanoate
InChIKeyBHIWKHZACMWKOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms

iso butyric acid methyl ester, iso butyric acid, methyl ester, methyl 2-methyl propanoate, methyl 2-methyl propionate, methyl 2-methylpropanoate, methyl 2-methylpropionate, methyl iso butyrate, methyl isobutanoate, nat. methyl isobutyrate, methyl isobutyrate natural, 2-methyl propanoic acid methyl ester, methyl-iso-butyrate, methylisobutyrate, 2-methylpropanoic acid methyl ester, propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester, (±)-, propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 91.00 °C
Melting Point -85.00 °C
Flash Point 3.33 °C
Density 0.88900
Refractive Index 1.38200
Vapor Pressure 50.410000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est)
LogP 1.139
Solubility alcohol; water, 9268 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only.
Appearance colorless clear liquid

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