Description

2-Methylvaleric Acid is a versatile short-chain branched fatty acid, also known as 2-Methylpentanoic Acid, valued for its role as a key chemical intermediate and flavor/fragrance component. Its structure offers unique reactivity for synthesis and a characteristic cheesy, rancid butter odor profile at low concentrations. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials for their production processes.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Used as a building block or direct ingredient for creating cheese, butter, and fruit flavor notes, as well as in specialty fragrance compositions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a chiral synthon or precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the production of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Lubricant and Plasticizer Additives: Employed in the manufacture of esters that function as synthetic lubricants, corrosion inhibitors, or plasticizers.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized as a standard or reagent in organic synthesis and catalysis studies within R&D laboratories.
• Polymer Industry: Can be used as a monomer or co-monomer for producing specialized polyesters and other polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylvaleric Acid
CAS No.	97-61-0
Molecular Formula	C6H12O2
Molecular Weight	116.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylpentanoic Acid; (±)-2-Methylvaleric Acid; 2-Methylpentanoic Acid; α-Methylvaleric Acid; 2-Methyl-n-valeric Acid; DL-2-Methylvaleric Acid; Butylacetic Acid, 2-Methyl-; NSC 66411
EINECS	202-597-4

Quality Control

Our 2-Methylvaleric Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the required specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every shipment upon request, confirming compliance with agreed standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

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.