Description

Fema 2643 CAS NO 7779-23-9 is a high-purity chemical compound, specifically identified as 2-Methylbutyric acid. This compound is valued for its role as a key flavor and fragrance ingredient, imparting characteristic cheesy, fruity, and fermented notes. It is essential for manufacturers in the food flavoring, fragrance, and pharmaceutical industries seeking consistent and reliable raw materials for product formulation.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A primary building block for creating and enhancing cheese, butter, fruit, and rum flavor profiles in food products, beverages, and savory applications.
• Food Additive: Used as a flavoring agent and processing aid in dairy products, baked goods, confectionery, and meat analogs.
• Perfumery: Employed in fragrance compositions to add depth and creamy, dairy-like nuances to personal care and cosmetic products.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a chiral synthon or precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as an intermediate in organic synthesis for producing esters, amides, and other derivatives with specialized applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fema 2643
CAS No.	7779-23-9
Molecular Formula	C5H10O2
Molecular Weight	102.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylbutyric Acid; (±)-2-Methylbutanoic Acid; DL-2-Methylbutyric Acid; Active Valeric Acid; Ethylmethylacetic Acid; FEMA 2643; Butanoic acid, 2-methyl-; 2-Methylbutanoic acid
EINECS	231-940-4

Quality Control

Our Fema 2643 is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. It is manufactured to meet relevant industry standards for flavor and fragrance ingredients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be kept under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain optimal quality and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.403 - 1.407
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.930 - 0.936
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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