Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
116-53-0
Molecular Formula
C5H10O2
Molecular Weight
102.13 g/mol
Synonym

Ethylmethylacetic acid; DL-2-Methylbutyric acid;2-methylbutyric;2-methylbutyrate ;2-Methylbutyri;Hydroangelic acid;2-methylbutanoic acid; 2-methylbutyrc acid;

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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2-Methylbutyric acid is used as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient in food and perfume formulations due to its characteristic fruity odor, and it also serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, plasticizers, and specialty chemicals.