Compound Summary

General Compound Information

methyl 2-methylpropanoate

Description
Methyl isobutyrate is the fatty acid methyl ester of isobutyric acid. It has a role as a metabolite. It derives from an isobutyric acid.
Synonyms
METHYL ISOBUTYRATE;  547-63-7;  Methyl 2-methylpropanoate;  Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester;  Methyl 2-methylpropionate;
FlavorDB ID
2799
PUBCHEM ID
Molecular Weight
102.13
Molecular Formula
C5H10O2
Openeye Can Smiles
CC(C)C(=O)OC
IUPAC Inchikey
BHIWKHZACMWKOJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Compound Classification
  • ClassyFire Ontology
Compound Quality
Quality information of this compound is not available!
Compound Toxicity and Food Additive Safety (OFAS)
Toxicity Summary
Link to the Distributed Structure-Searchable Toxicity (DSSTox) Database
Food Additive Safety (OFAS)
METHYL ISOBUTYRATE is used for FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT. More food additive safty information please view GRAS report.
Receptors
Receptor information of this compound is not available!
Consensus Spectra
Spectrum Type Spectrum View Description Polarity
Experimental GCMS view GCMS positive