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2-Methylheptanoic acid

CAS No.
1188-02-9
Chemical Name:
2-Methylheptanoic acid
Synonyms
FEMA 2706;FEMA NUMBER 2706;2-methyl-heptanoicaci;2-METHYLENANTHIC ACID;Methylamylacetic acid;a-Methylheptanoic acid;2-METHYLHEPTANOIC ACID;Methyl Heptanoic Acid;(2S)-2-methylheptanoate;2-MethylheptanoicAcid>
CBNumber:
CB9422140
Molecular Formula:
C8H16O2
Molecular Weight:
144.21
MDL Number:
MFCD00142944
MOL File:
1188-02-9.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
Last updated:2026-06-24 18:39:39
Product description Number Pack Size Price
2-Methylheptanoic acid ≥97% W270601 1 each $55.9
2-Methylheptanoic acid ≥97% W270601 100g $247
2-Methylheptanoic acid ≥97% W270601 1kg $1430
2-Methylheptanoic acid for synthesis 8.43786 5ml $76.4
2-Methylheptanoic acid for synthesis 8.43786 25mL $180
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2-Methylheptanoic acid Properties

Boiling point 140 °C/30 mmHg (lit.)
Density 0.906 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index n20/D 1.425(lit.)
FEMA 2706 | 2-METHYLHEPTANOIC ACID
FLAVIS Number 08.047 | 2-Methylheptanoic acid
Flash point >230 °F
storage temp. Store below +30°C.
pka 4.82±0.21(Predicted)
form clear liquid
color Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor at 1.00 % in propylene glycol. waxy green cheese sweaty butter milk
Odor Type waxy
biological source synthetic
JECFA Number 1212
Major Application flavors and fragrances
InChI 1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7(2)8(9)10/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10)
InChIKey NKBWMBRPILTCRD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCCCC(C)C(O)=O
LogP 2.72
CAS DataBase Reference 1188-02-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) 2-METHYLHEPTANOIC ACID
FDA 21 CFR 172.515
EWG's Food Scores 1
FDA UNII 42C9131FOZ
EPA Substance Registry System Heptanoic acid, 2-methyl- (1188-02-9)
UNSPSC Code 12352106
NACRES NA.22

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS)  Exclamation Mark (GHS07)
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H315-H319-H335
Precautionary statements  P261-P264-P271-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338
target organs Respiratory system
PPE Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements  37/38-41
Safety Statements  26-39-24/25
RIDADR  UN 3265 8/PG III
WGK Germany  3
TSCA  TSCA listed
HS Code  2915 90 70
HazardClass  8
PackingGroup  III
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
Hazard Classifications Eye Irrit. 2
Skin Irrit. 2
STOT SE 3
NFPA 704
1
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2-Methylheptanoic acid price More Price(43)

Manufacturer Product number Product description CAS number Packaging Price Updated Buy
Sigma-Aldrich W270601 2-Methylheptanoic acid ≥97% 1188-02-9 1 each $55.9 2026-04-30 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich W270601 2-Methylheptanoic acid ≥97% 1188-02-9 100g $247 2026-04-30 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich W270601 2-Methylheptanoic acid ≥97% 1188-02-9 1kg $1430 2026-04-30 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 8.43786 2-Methylheptanoic acid for synthesis 1188-02-9 5ml $76.4 2026-04-30 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 8.43786 2-Methylheptanoic acid for synthesis 1188-02-9 25mL $180 2026-04-30 Buy
Product number Packaging Price Buy
W270601 1 each $55.9 Buy
W270601 100g $247 Buy
W270601 1kg $1430 Buy
8.43786 5ml $76.4 Buy
8.43786 25mL $180 Buy

2-Methylheptanoic acid Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Uses

2-Methylheptanoic Acid is used as a reagent in the synthesis of novel isoniazid derivatives with potent antitubercular activity.

Description

2-Methylheptanoic acid has a fatty, sour odor (rancid-like) with a sour, fruity, and nut-like flavor. May be synthesized by decarboxylation of methylamyl malonic acid; two optically active isomers and an optically inactive form can be prepared.

Chemical Properties

2-Methylheptanoic acid has a fatty, sour odor (rancid-like); sour, fruity and nut-like flavor.

Chemical Properties

clear slightly yellow liquid

Occurrence

Reported found in lamb, mutton and tea

Uses

2-Methylheptanoic Acid is used as a reagent in the synthesis of novel isoniazid derivatives with potent antitubercular activity.

Preparation

By decarboxylation of methylamyl malonic acid; two optically active isomers and an optically inactive form can be prepared

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Methylheptanoic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 29.5 ppm

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 40 ppm: waxy, soapy, oily and fatty.

General Description

2-Methylheptanoic acid has been identified in honey.

2-Methylheptanoic acid Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

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2-Methylheptanoic Acid pictures 2026-04-22 2-Methylheptanoic Acid
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$29.00 98.31% 10g TargetMol Chemicals Inc.
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1kg 98% 1Ton Henan Aochuang Chemical Co.,Ltd.
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1kg 99% 10ton JINING XINHE CHEMICAL CO., LTD
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