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2-Methylbutyric acid, 98%

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Description

CAS: 116-53-0 | C5H10O2 | 102.133 g/mol

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.

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Applications
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.

Solubility
It is soluble in water, but highly soluble in most common organic solvents such as Chloroform, Methanol.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from Bases, Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 116-53-0
Molecular Formula C5H10O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 102.133
MDL Number MFCD00002669
InChI Key WLAMNBDJUVNPJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 2-methylbutyric acid, dl-2-methylbutyric acid, butanoic acid, 2-methyl, ethylmethylacetic acid, methylbutyric acid, 2-methyl butyric acid, 2-methybutyric acid, methylethylacetic acid, active valeric acid, butyric acid, 2-methyl
PubChem CID 8314
ChEBI CHEBI:37070
IUPAC Name 2-methylbutanoic acid
SMILES CCC(C)C(=O)O

Specifications

Density 0.937
Boiling Point 175°C to 176°C
Flash Point 73°C (163°F)
Assay Percent Range 98%
Refractive Index 1.4055
Quantity 25 mL
UN Number UN3265
Beilstein 1720486
Solubility Information It is soluble in water,but highly soluble in most common organic solvents such as Chloroform,Methanol.
Formula Weight 102.14
Percent Purity 98%
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material 2-Methylbutyric acid
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 2-Methylbutyric acid
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
 Hazard Statement
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Methylbutyric acid
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