Description

Ethyl 2-Acetyl-3-Methyl-Butanoate is a specialized ester compound valued for its unique organoleptic and chemical properties. This product serves as a versatile intermediate and flavor/fragrance ingredient, offering a fruity, often apple-like aroma profile. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking to create complex sensory experiences or specific molecular frameworks. Our supply ensures consistent quality and reliable availability for your production needs.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key component in creating and enhancing fruity, apple, and berry flavor compositions for food, beverages, and confectionery, as well as in perfumery for fresh, green top notes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized as a building block in the synthesis of more complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent in various organic reactions, including esterifications, condensations, and as a precursor for heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemicals: Employed in the research and development of novel pesticide and herbicide formulations.
• Functional Fluids & Additives: Investigated for use in specialty solvents, plasticizers, and performance additives due to its specific ester properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Acetyl-3-Methyl-Butanoate
CAS No.	152548-74-8
Molecular Formula	C9H16O3
Molecular Weight	172.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-acetyl-3-methylbutyrate; 2-Acetyl-3-methylbutyric Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-Methyl-2-oxovalerate; Ethyl 2-Acetyl-3-methylbutanoate; Butanoic acid, 2-acetyl-3-methyl-, ethyl ester; Ethyl α-Acetyl-β-methylbutyrate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Acetyl-3-Methyl-Butanoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required by our global clientele. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and safety data are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Due to its sensitivity, the container should be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere when not in use to prevent oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.420 - 1.430
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.970 - 0.990
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.