Description

Ethyl 2-Methylpentanoate is a high-purity ester compound valued for its unique organoleptic properties and versatility as a chemical intermediate. This product is essential for industries requiring precise fragrance and flavor components or specialized synthetic building blocks. Key sectors that utilize this compound include flavor & fragrance manufacturing, pharmaceutical synthesis, and advanced organic chemistry research.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used as a key ingredient or modifier in the creation of fruity, apple, and berry flavor profiles for food, beverages, and confectionery, as well as in fine perfumery.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a valuable chiral building block or protecting group reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as an alkylating agent or ester component in various reactions, including transesterification and Grignard reactions, for research and development.
• Solvent & Carrier: Employed as a specialty solvent for resins, polymers, or in the formulation of agrochemicals due to its selective solvency.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Utilized as a plasticizer or comonomer to modify the flexibility and properties of specific polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Methylpentanoate
CAS No.	39255-32-8
Molecular Formula	C8H16O2
Molecular Weight	144.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Methylvalerate; 2-Methylpentanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Methylpentanoate; Ethyl 2-Methylvalerianate; 2-Methylvaleric Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl α-Methylvalerate; NSC 221986; Ethyl 2-Methyl-n-valerate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Methylpentanoate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with ISO standards, and we can support compliance requirements for FCC, REACH, and other relevant regulatory frameworks upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.405 - 1.415
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.860 - 0.880
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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