(±)-ethyl 3-hydroxy-2-methyl butyrate
(+/-)-ethyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylbutyrate

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Name: ethyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylbutanoate CAS Number: 27372-03-8 3D/inchi FDA UNII: MQ1HS6P9B1 Nikkaji Web: J712.309D CoE Number: 10600 XlogP3-AA: 0.70 (est) Molecular Weight: 146.18618000 Formula: C7 H14 O3 NMR Predictor: Predict (works with chrome, Edge or firefox) Category:flavoring agents   US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information: Google Scholar: Search Google Books: Search Google Scholar: with word "volatile" Search Google Scholar: with word "flavor" Search Google Scholar: with word "odor" Search Perfumer and Flavorist: Search Google Patents: Search US Patents: Search EU Patents: Search Pubchem Patents: Search PubMed: Search NCBI: Search JECFA Food Flavoring: 1949 (+/-)-ethyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylbutyrate FEMA Number: 4391 (+/-)-ethyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylbutyrate FDA: No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances FDA Mainterm (SATF): 27372-03-8 ; (+-)-ETHYL 3-HYDROXY-2-METHYLBUTYRATE   Physical Properties: Appearance: colorless clear liquid (est) Assay: 95.00 to 100.00 Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No Specific Gravity: 0.95300 to 1.05300 @ 20.00 °C. Pounds per Gallon - (est).: 7.939 to 8.772 Refractive Index: 1.40500 to 1.44700 @ 20.00 °C. Boiling Point: 214.00 to 215.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg Boiling Point: 57.00 to 58.00 °C. @ 2.90 mm Hg Vapor Pressure: 0.032000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) Flash Point: 182.00 °F. TCC ( 83.33 °C. ) logP (o/w): 0.451 (est) Soluble in:   alcohol   triacetin   vegetable oils   water   water, 6.122e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Similar Items:note isoamyl 2-methyl butyrate amyl 2-methyl butyrate benzyl 2-methyl butyrate bornyl 2-methyl butyrate butyl 2-methyl butyrate isobutyl 2-methyl butyrate citronellyl 2-methyl butyrate ethyl 2-hydroxy-2-methyl butyrate (±)-ethyl 3-acetoxy-2-methyl butyrate ethyl 2-methyl butyrate furfuryl 2-methyl butyrate geranyl 2-methyl butyrate heptyl 2-methyl butyrate (E)-2-hexen-1-yl 2-methyl butyrate (Z)-3-hexen-1-yl 2-methyl butyrate 3-hexen-1-yl 2-methyl butyrate hexyl 2-methyl butyrate methyl 3-acetoxy-2-methyl butyrate 2-methyl butyl 2-methyl butyrate methyl 2-methyl butyrate octyl 2-methyl butyrate propyl 2-methyl butyrate isopropyl 2-methyl butyrate propylene glycol di-2-methyl butyrate propylene glycol mono-2-methyl butyrate   Organoleptic Properties: Odor Description:green fruity Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found).   Cosmetic Information: None found   Suppliers: Parchem (±)-Ethyl 3-hydroxy-2-methyl Butyrate Chemical Sources Association Need This Item for Flavor/Food?: You can contact the Chemical Sources Association   Safety Information:   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   Pictogram   Hazard statement(s) None found. Precautionary statement(s) None found. Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: Not determined Dermal Toxicity: Not determined Inhalation Toxicity: Not determined   Safety in Use Information: Category: flavoring agents Recommendation for (±)-ethyl 3-hydroxy-2-methyl butyrate usage levels up to:   not for fragrance use.   Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library publication number: 23 Click here to view publication 23   average usual ppm average maximum ppm baked goods: 2.00000 10.00000 beverages(nonalcoholic): 2.00000 10.00000 beverages(alcoholic): 5.00000 10.00000 breakfast cereal: 2.00000 10.00000 cheese: - - chewing gum: 2.00000 10.00000 condiments / relishes: - - confectionery froastings: 2.00000 10.00000 egg products: - - fats / oils: - - fish products: - - frozen dairy: 2.00000 10.00000 fruit ices: 2.00000 10.00000 gelatins / puddings: 2.00000 10.00000 granulated sugar: - - gravies: - - hard candy: 2.00000 10.00000 imitation dairy: - - instant coffee / tea: 2.00000 10.00000 jams / jellies: 2.00000 10.00000 meat products: - - milk products: 1.00000 5.00000 nut products: - - other grains: - - poultry: - - processed fruits: 2.00000 10.00000 processed vegetables: - - reconstituted vegetables: - - seasonings / flavors: 100.00000 1000.00000 snack foods: - - soft candy: 2.00000 10.00000 soups: - - sugar substitutes: - - sweet sauces: 2.00000 10.00000   Safety References: EPI System: View AIDS Citations:Search Cancer Citations:Search Toxicology Citations:Search EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :656467 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data ethyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylbutanoate Chemidplus:0027372038   References:   ethyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylbutanoate NIST Chemistry WebBook: Search Inchi Pubchem (cid): 656467 Pubchem (sid): 135326554 Pherobase: View   Other Information: (IUPAC): Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) Videos: The Periodic Table of Videos tgsc: Atomic Weights use for this web site (IUPAC): Periodic Table of the Elements FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): View HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): HMDB32256 FooDB: FDB009368 VCF-Online: VCF Volatile Compounds in Food ChemSpider: View FAO: (+/-)-Ethyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylbutyrate   Potential Blenders and core components note None Found   Potential Uses: None Found   Occurrence (nature, food, other):note   pineapple fruit Search Trop Picture   Synonyms:   butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-, ethyl ester   butyric acid, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-, ethyl ester   ethyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylbutanoate (+/-)- ethyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylbutyrate (±)- ethyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylbutyrate   ethyl-2R-methyl-3S-hydroxybutanoate   Articles:   None found yet. 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Notes: Used as a food additive [EAFUS]