W364401

2-Methylbutyl acetate

99%, FG

• Synonym(s): 2-methyl-1-butanol acetate, 2-methylbutyl ethanoate
• Linear Formula: CH₃CO₂CH₂CH(CH₃)C₂H₅
• CAS Number: 624-41-9
• Molecular Weight: 130.18
• FEMA Number: 3644
• EC Number: 210-843-8
• Council of Europe no.: 10762
• MDL number: MFCD00040494
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901826
• Flavis number: 9.286
• NACRES: NA.21
• Organoleptic: banana; fruity; sweet
• Grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• Biological source: synthetic
• Food allergen: no known allergens

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 300; 400
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
• assay: 99%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.401 (lit.)
• bp: 138 °C/741 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 0.876 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents

Description

General description

2-Methylbutyl acetate is one of the key volatile aroma compounds that contribute to the characteristic aroma of apples of different varieties such as royal gala apple and Fiji apples.[1][2] It also occurs naturally in pear[3] and banana.[4]

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS02
• signalword: Warning
• hcodes: H226
• pcodes: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P243
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 3
• supp_hazards: EUH066
• Storage Class: 3 - Flammable liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: 95.0 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 35 °C - closed cup
• ppe: Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter