Description

2-Methylvaleric Acid is a branched-chain, short-chain fatty acid with the CAS registry number 22160-39-0. This versatile organic acid serves as a valuable intermediate and flavor/fragrance component due to its distinct organoleptic properties. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries seeking to synthesize complex esters or incorporate specific carboxylic acid functionalities.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key building block for the synthesis of esters used in fruit flavors (e.g., apple, strawberry) and as a component in cheese and dairy flavor formulations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized as a chiral synthon and precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate in the production of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a modifier or chain terminator in polymerization processes to alter material properties.
• Lubricant & Grease Additives: Used in the manufacture of synthetic esters that function as base stocks or performance additives.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard or reagent in organic synthesis and metabolic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylvaleric Acid
CAS No.	22160-39-0
Molecular Formula	C6H12O2
Molecular Weight	116.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylpentanoic Acid; (±)-2-Methylvaleric Acid; 2-Methyl-n-valeric Acid; α-Methylvaleric Acid; 2-Methylpentanoic Acid; 4-Methylpentanoic Acid (isomer); Butylacetic Acid, 2-methyl-; DL-2-Methylvaleric Acid
EINECS	244-831-1

Quality Control

Our 2-Methylvaleric Acid is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system. We ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with relevant industry specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent and high volatility, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.413 - 1.417
Density (20°C)	0.920 - 0.925 g/mL
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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