2-Methyl pentanoic acid

cas: 97-61-0 — see every product listed under this CAS number, including other names

2-Methyl pentanoic acid (CAS 97-61-0) is a chemical reagent available from Chemat. Available pack sizes: 1000g. Offered by: Biosynth.

brandBiosynth
catalog numberFM01022-1000g
cas97-61-0
size1000g
Need more information?

Ask us about this product — we're happy to help.

Available pack sizes

brand size price
Biosynth 1000g price on request

properties

categoryResearch Chemicals
sub-category 1Sourcing
purityNo data
delivery time3-4 weeks
Structural formula: {0} (CAS {1})

2-methylvaleric acid is a methyl-branched fatty acid that is pentanoic acid which carries a methyl group at position 2. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a fragrance and a plant metabolite. It is a monocarboxylic acid, a short-chain fatty acid, a branched-chain saturated fatty acid and a methyl-branched fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-methylvalerate.

Source: ChEBI

Identity
Molecular formulaC6H12O2
Molecular weight116.16 g/mol
IUPAC name2-methylpentanoic acid
InChIKeyOVBFMEVBMNZIBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCCCC(C)C(=O)O

Computed by PubChem (NCBI)

Also listed as