butyl 2-methylbutyrate

Independent reference data for butyl 2-methylbutyrate (CAS 15706-73-7), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional ClassesFlavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms and trade names

Butyl 2-methylbutyrate; 15706-73-7; n-butyl 2-methylbutyrate; Butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, butyl ester; butyl 2-methyl butyrate; n-Butyl-2-methylbutyrate; alpha-Butyl 2-methylbutylate; FEMA No. 3393; n-Butyl 2-methyl butyrate; Butyric acid, 2-methyl-, butyl ester; DTXSID4047046; n-Butyl-2-methylbutyrate (natural); EINECS 239-798-2; W313K2V7PG; AI3-33622; DTXCID2027046

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent TRS 884-JECFA 49/52
GHS notification summary	3.7% (53 / 1450)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	3.7% (53 / 1450)
Reported hazard statements	H226 (94.4%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 3.7% (53 of 1450) of reports.

H226 (94.4%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]

What the public record says

butyl 2-methylbutyrate · CAS 15706-73-7 · C9H18O2. UNII W313K2V7PG. Boiling Point: 179.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 180 °C; Density: 0.856-0.866.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.