Description

Methylbutyric Acid CAS NO 600-07-7 is a versatile short-chain fatty acid derivative valued for its role as a key flavoring agent and chemical intermediate. Its importance lies in its ability to impart creamy, dairy-like notes and to serve as a building block for more complex molecules in synthesis. This product is essential for manufacturers in the food & flavoring, fragrance, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity ingredients.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A primary component for creating creamy, buttery, and cheese-like flavor profiles in processed foods, snacks, and dairy analogs.
• Perfumery: Used as a fragrance ingredient to add fruity or creamy nuances to cosmetic and personal care product formulations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a chiral building block or precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research: Utilized as a standard or reagent in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry laboratories.
• Polymer Additives: Can be used in the manufacture of plasticizers, lubricants, and other specialty polymer additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylbutyric Acid
CAS No.	600-07-7
Molecular Formula	C5H10O2
Molecular Weight	102.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylbutyric Acid; (±)-2-Methylbutanoic Acid; Active Valeric Acid; dl-2-Methylbutyric Acid; 2-Methylbutanoic Acid; Butanoic acid, 2-methyl-; Ethylmethylacetic Acid; 2-Methylbuttersäure (German)
EINECS	209-982-6

Quality Control

We maintain a rigorous quality management system to ensure every batch of Methylbutyric Acid meets stringent purity and consistency standards. Our products are manufactured and tested in compliance with ISO 9001 guidelines and relevant industry practices for flavor and industrial chemicals. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, is provided with each shipment and available 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. Ensure the container is kept upright to prevent leakage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.403 - 1.407
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.935 - 0.945
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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