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2-Methylpentanoic Acid

CAS No.:97-61-0
Product Grade: Food Grade
Purity / Assay: 98% min
Molecular Formula:C₆H₁₂O₂
Molecular Weight:116.16
Synonym(s):2-Methylpentanoic acid, 2-Methylvaleric acid, alpha-Methylvaleric acid

a branched-chain carboxylic acid with a pungent, sour, cheese-like, fruity odor. It occurs naturally in dairy products, cheese and roasted foods, and is used as a building block for fruity and dairy flavor esters. It is used in cheese, milk, fruit and nut flavor systems and as an intermediate for esters used in flavors and fragrances. The product is manufactured under strict quality control with batch-to-batch consistency verified by GC analysis, meeting food-grade specifications for safe and reliable commercial use. KieRay Chem is a reliable supplier of 2-Methylpentanoic Acid (CAS: 97-61-0). Available in standard commercial pack sizes with complete documentation, it meets the requirements of global industrial buyers.

• Contributes the sour, cheesy, dairy-like character used to build authentic aged-cheese and cultured-milk flavors. This ensures reproducible and dependable performance in commercial compounding and food manufacturing. It is also suitable for use in continuous production lines and small-batch custom formulations alike, delivering stable value across diverse application scenarios.
• Serves as the acid precursor for fruity esters, including ethyl and isoamyl 2-methylpentanoates in flavor compounding. Combined with stable quality and reliable supply, it fits both routine production and new product development. It is also suitable for use in continuous production lines and small-batch custom formulations alike, delivering stable value across diverse application scenarios.
• Adds a sharp, malty depth to roasted, coffee and cocoa flavor systems at low use levels. Its versatility extends value across beverages, bakery, confectionery, dairy, savory and household segments. It is also suitable for use in continuous production lines and small-batch custom formulations alike, delivering stable value across diverse application scenarios.
• Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialty chemicals and pharmaceutical-like building blocks. This makes it a practical choice for formulators seeking consistent sensory and functional results. It is also suitable for use in continuous production lines and small-batch custom formulations alike, delivering stable value across diverse application scenarios.
• Supplied in tightly sealed drums with low-water assay certification for manufacturing reliability. This ensures reproducible and dependable performance in commercial compounding and food manufacturing. It is also suitable for use in continuous production lines and small-batch custom formulations alike, delivering stable value across diverse application scenarios.

25kg/drum, 200kg/drum, IBC Drum
CAS No.: 97-61-0

Product Name: 2-Methylpentanoic Acid

Purity / Assay:98% min
Molecular Formula:C₆H₁₂O₂
Molecular Weight:116.16
EINECS No.:202-594-9
Synonym(s):2-Methylpentanoic acid, 2-Methylvaleric acid, alpha-Methylvaleric acid

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