methyl (R)-2-methyl butyrate

General Material Information

Preferred name	methyl (R)-2-methyl butyrate
Trivial Name	methyl (2R)-2-methylbutanoate
Short Description	butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, (2R)- (9CI)
Formula	C6 H12 O2
CAS Number	55449-44-0
FDA UNII	Search
Nikkaji Number	J57.329I
xLogP3-AA	1.50 (est)
NMR Predictor	External link
Synonyms	butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, (2R)- butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, (2R)- (9CI) butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, (R)- methyl (2R)-2-methylbutanoate methyl (R)-2-methylbutanoate methyl (R)-2-methylbutyrate (-)- methyl 2-methylbutyrate (-)- methyl a-methylbutyrate

(IUPAC):	Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
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(IUPAC):	Periodic Table of the Elements
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Material listed in food chemical codex	No
Molecular weight	116.16004180908
Vapor Pressure	21.591 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value	19.4 °C TCC
logP (o/w)	1.648 est
Solubility
water, 3172 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)	Yes


Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

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Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Category:
natural substances and extractives
Recommendation for methyl (R)-2-methyl butyrate usage levels up to:
	not for fragrance use.

Recommendation for methyl (R)-2-methyl butyrate flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :644216

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

methyl (2R)-2-methylbutanoate