Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate - CAS 39255-32-8

Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate is classified as an ester and is formed by the esterification of branched isovaleric acid with ethanol. This compound has a fruity and pungent odor and is commonly used as a flavoring agent in baked goods, dairy products, and beverages. It also serves as a fragrance component in personal care products, and as a solvent or plasticizer in various industrial applications. Additionally, ethyl 2-methylpentanoate can be used as a starting material for synthesizing other organic compounds.

39255-32-8

C8H16O2

144.21

CCCC(C)C(OCC)=O

-20°C

Ice Packs

Inhibitors & Agonists