Methyl 2-methylbutyrate

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Methyl 2-methylbutyrate Structure
Methyl 2-methylbutyrate structure
Common Name Methyl 2-methylbutyrate
CAS Number 868-57-5 Molecular Weight 116.158
Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 112.6±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H12O2 Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 32.2±0.0 °C
Symbol GHS02
GHS02
Signal Word Warning

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name Methyl DL-2-Methylbutyrate
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 112.6±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H12O2
Molecular Weight 116.158
Flash Point 32.2±0.0 °C
Exact Mass 116.083733
PSA 26.30000
LogP 1.59
Vapour Pressure 21.6±0.2 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.396
InChIKey OCWLYWIFNDCWRZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCC(C)C(=O)OC

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS02
GHS02
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H226
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Phrases R11
Safety Phrases S16-S23-S33
RIDADR UN 3272 3/PG 3
WGK Germany 2
Packaging Group II
Hazard Class 3
HS Code 2915600000

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 Customs

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

HS Code 2915900090
Summary 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0%

 Articles3

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Chilling-related cell damage of apple (Malus × domestica Borkh.) fruit cortical tissue impacts antioxidant, lipid and phenolic metabolism.

Physiol. Plant. 153(2) , 204-20, (2015)

'Soggy breakdown' (SB) is an internal flesh disorder of 'Honeycrisp' apple (Malus × domestica Borkh.) fruit that occurs during low temperature storage. The disorder is a chilling injury (CI) in which ...

Potential pollinator-attracting chemicals fromVictoria (Nymphaeaceae). Kite G, et al.

Biochem. Syst. Ecol. 19(7) , 535-39, (1991)

Volatile constituents of larval osmeterial secretions in Papilio protenor demetrius. Honda K.

J. Insect Physiol. 26(1) , 39-45, (1980)

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

Methyl α-methylbutanoate
Methyl 2-methylbutanoate
Butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester
2Y1&VO1
Methyl 2-methylbutyrate
EINECS 212-778-0
MFCD00009335
Methyl α-methylbutyrate

 Methyl 2-methylbutyrate | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What are the upstream materials of Methyl DL-2-Methylbutyrate?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of Methyl DL-2-Methylbutyrate: 67-56-1;116-53-0;591-50-4;123820-43-9;536-74-3;590-18-1;17094-21-2;201230-82-2;106-99-0;41725-90-0.
Q: What is the English name of Methyl DL-2-Methylbutyrate?
A: The English name of Methyl DL-2-Methylbutyrate is Methyl DL-2-Methylbutyrate.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of Methyl DL-2-Methylbutyrate?
A: SMILES notation of Methyl DL-2-Methylbutyrate is CCC(C)C(=O)OC.
Q: What is the LogP of Methyl DL-2-Methylbutyrate?
A: LogP of Methyl DL-2-Methylbutyrate is 1.59.
Q: What are the downstream products of Methyl DL-2-Methylbutyrate?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of Methyl DL-2-Methylbutyrate: 81925-81-7;116-53-0;32444-33-0;5296-70-8;41487-73-4;3234-80-8;82504-42-5;13888-03-4;58308-68-2.
Q: What is the CAS number of Methyl DL-2-Methylbutyrate?
A: CAS number of Methyl DL-2-Methylbutyrate is 868-57-5.
Q: What is the molecular formula of Methyl DL-2-Methylbutyrate?
A: Molecular formula of Methyl DL-2-Methylbutyrate is C6H12O2.
Q: What is the molecular weight of Methyl DL-2-Methylbutyrate?
A: Molecular weight of Methyl DL-2-Methylbutyrate is 116.158.
Q: What is the safety information for Methyl DL-2-Methylbutyrate?
A: Safety information for Methyl DL-2-Methylbutyrate: S16-S23-S33.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of Methyl DL-2-Methylbutyrate?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of Methyl DL-2-Methylbutyrate is 26.30000.

 Methyl 2-methylbutyratefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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