2-Methylbutyric acid, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.

Specifications

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

• Density: 0.937
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Quantity: 100 mL
• UN Number: UN3265
• Beilstein: 1720486
• Formula Weight: 102.14
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Methylbutyric Acid

Safety and Handling

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

RUO – Research Use Only