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2-Methyl Butyric Acid
1. Product overview
| Product name | 2-Methyl Butyric Acid | CAS NO | 116-53-0 |
| Alias | α-methylbutyric acid | English name | 2-Methyl Butyric Acid |
| Molecular formula | C5H10O2 | Molecular weight | 102.1317 |
| Melting point | -70℃ | Boiling point | 176-177℃ |
| Flash point | 77 (CC) | Density | (water =1) 0.936 (Air =1) No data |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water and glycerol, soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol. | Explosion limit | No data |
| Appearance & Property | Colorless transparent liquid. | ||
2. Quality Index
| Item | Index |
| Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid |
| Content fraction of 2-Methyl Butyric Acid % ≥ | 99.0 |
| Refractive Index (20℃) | 1.4045-1.4065 |
| Relative Density (25℃/25℃) | 0.931-0.936 |
3, Main uses
For the preparation of strawberry, cheese, apricot, jackfruit, butter and other essence. Used for baking food, beverage, candy.
4, Packing weight：180kg/drum.