Description

2-Ethyl-3-Methyl-Butanoic Acidethylester is a specialized ester compound valued for its unique organoleptic and solvent properties. This chemical is significant for its role as a versatile intermediate and flavor/fragrance component in high-value manufacturing processes. It is primarily needed by producers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical synthesis industries seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a building block or modifier in the synthesis of complex esters for creating fruity, berry, or wine-like notes in food flavors and perfumery.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon or protecting group in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Specialty Solvent: Acts as a high-boiling, low-polarity solvent for resins, coatings, and in organic synthesis where specific solvation properties are required.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard or reagent in methodological development and catalysis studies within academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Polymer Additive: Can function as a plasticizer or processing aid in specific polymer formulations to modify flexibility and workability.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethyl-3-Methyl-Butanoic Acidethylester
CAS No.	63791-85-5
Molecular Formula	C9H18O2
Molecular Weight	158.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Ethyl-3-methylbutanoate; 2-Ethyl-3-methylbutyric acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-ethyl-3-methylbutyrate; 3-Methyl-2-ethylbutanoic acid ethyl ester; Butanoic acid, 2-ethyl-3-methyl-, ethyl ester; Ethyl α-ethyl-β-methylbutyrate; Flavor ester EMBE
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Quality Control

Our 2-Ethyl-3-Methyl-Butanoic Acidethylester is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets precise purity and identity specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.410 - 1.415
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.860 - 0.870
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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