CAS 32231-50-8

(-)-2-Methylbutanoic acid

Description:

(-)-2-Methylbutanoic acid, also known as (-)-2-methylbutyric acid, is a branched-chain fatty acid characterized by its aliphatic structure and a carboxylic acid functional group. It has a chiral center, which contributes to its optical activity, with the (-) designation indicating its specific stereochemistry. This compound is typically a colorless liquid at room temperature and possesses a pungent odor. It is soluble in water and organic solvents, making it versatile in various chemical applications. The presence of the carboxylic acid group imparts acidic properties, allowing it to participate in reactions typical of carboxylic acids, such as esterification and neutralization. (-)-2-Methylbutanoic acid is often used in the synthesis of esters and as a building block in organic chemistry. Additionally, it can be found in certain natural products and is of interest in the study of flavor and fragrance chemistry due to its characteristic scent. Its CAS number, 32231-50-8, is a unique identifier that facilitates its identification in chemical databases and literature.

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10O2/c1-3-4(2)5(6)7/h4H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,6,7)/t4-/m1/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=WLAMNBDJUVNPJU-SCSAIBSYSA-N

SMILES: [C@H](C(O)=O)(CC)C

Synonyms:

• (-)-2-Methylbutanoic acid
• (-)-2-Methylbutyric acid
• (-)-α-Methylbutyric acid
• (2R)-2-Methylbutanoic acid
• (R)-(-)-2-Methylbutanoic acid
• (R)-2-Methylbutyric Acid
• Butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, (2R)-
• Butyric acid, 2-methyl-, (-)-
• Butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, (R)-
• (αR)-α-Methylbutyric acid
• (2R)-2-Methylbutyric acid

(R)-2-Methylbutanoic acid

CAS: 32231-50-8

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 102.1317

Ref: IN-DA0032EW

(R)-2-Methylbutanoic acid

CAS: 32231-50-8

(R)-2-Methylbutanoic acid

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 102.13g/mol

Ref: 54-OR76297

(R)-2-Methylbutyric Acid

Controlled Product

CAS: 32231-50-8

Applications (R)-2-Methylbutyric Acid is a metabolite of Ethyl (E)-2-methyl-2-butenoate (Ethyl tiglate), an important aroma compound in apples.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Ikeda, Y., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 258, 9477 (1983), Schumacher, K., et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 46, 4496 (1998), Beuerle, T., et al.: Lipids, 34, 375 (1999),

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 102.13

Ref: TR-M294365

(R)-2-Methylbutyric acid

CAS: 32231-50-8

(R)-2-Methylbutyric acid is a synthetic compound that has the same stereoisomeric configuration as 2-methylbutyric acid. The difference in the two molecules is that the (R) form has a hydroxyl group on the alpha carbon, while 2-methylbutyric acid does not. This compound is stable under acidic conditions, but hydrolyzes to form butyric acid when exposed to basic conditions. It is used in industrial applications such as food production and as an intermediate in synthesizing other compounds such as tiglic acid or amido groups.

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Yellow Powder

Molecular weight: 102.13 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FM25798

(R)-2-Methylbutanoic acid

CAS: 32231-50-8

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 102.133

Ref: 10-F445944