Sets the fruity top note
A fruity, green apple and berry character at low dosage, so a small amount carries the profile of the finished flavor.
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Ethyl 2-Methylbutyrate Supplier from China
Ethyl 2-methylbutyrate has a powerful green-apple and berry odor. It is an edible flavor ingredient used mainly in apple, strawberry, grape, raspberry, mango and other tropical fruit flavors. SUNCHEM supplies ethyl 2-methylbutyrate with a batch COA on every shipment.
CAS 7452-79-1 · C₇H₁₄O₂ · FEMA 2443
- Lot COA with every shipment
- Samples for your trials
- Technical support for your trial
Product overview & key benefits
Ethyl 2-methylbutyrate is the ethyl ester of 2-methylbutyric acid. It is one of the most impactful fruity esters: a small dose gives a fresh green-apple and juicy berry note. Flavorists use it in apple, strawberry, grape, raspberry, mango and tropical fruit flavors for beverages, candy and dairy.
The product is usually supplied as the racemic (±) form; if you need a natural or single-isomer grade, tell us before quoting.
Food and technical use
Used in flavors for food, beverages, liquor and tobacco, and in fragrances; tell us which so we quote the right grade and documents.
Quoted against your spec
We quote against your purity, acid value and odor-panel requirements and send the batch COA for each lot.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Ethyl 2-Methylbutyrate |
| Synonyms | 2-Methylbutyric acid ethyl ester; ethyl 2-methylbutanoate |
| CAS No. | 7452-79-1 |
| EC No. | 231-225-4 |
| FEMA No. | 2443 |
| Molecular formula | C₇H₁₄O₂ |
| Molecular weight | 130.18 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Odor | Fruity, green apple and berry |
Purity (GC), acid value, refractive index and density limits depend on the grade and are stated on the TDS and batch COA; the limits for your order are confirmed in the quotation and contract.
Applications by Industry
Where ethyl 2-Methylbutyrate is used, and what to confirm before you switch supply.
Fruit beverages
Adds a fresh apple and berry lift to juices, soft drinks and flavored waters.
Check before trial
- Flavor profile and dosage
- Food-grade documents
- Annual volume
Candy, gum & dairy
Used in strawberry, apple, grape and tropical flavors for candy, gum, yogurt and ice cream.
Check before trial
- Process temperature
- Odor standard
- Sample size
Fruity fragrances
A fruity top note in personal-care and household fragrances.
Check before trial
- End use
- Purity required
- Packaging size
Selection & comparison
Choosing the right Ethyl 2-Methylbutyrate grade
| Your requirement | What usually works |
|---|---|
| Food and beverage flavors | Food-grade material with FEMA/JECFA documentation |
| Liquor, tobacco or fragrance use | Specify the odor standard and purity your panel approves |
| Natural-labeled flavors | Ask first: natural grades are made by a different route and priced differently |
| Replacing an existing supplier | Send your current TDS or COA; we quote against the parameters you approve |
Packaging & storage
Packaging
Tell us the drum or IBC size you prefer and your pallet requirements; we confirm the packaging with the quotation.
Storage
Keep containers closed in a cool, ventilated store away from heat and ignition sources. Esters slowly hydrolyze with moisture, which raises the acid value.
Transport
Flammable liquid (Class 3). Check the SDS for the UN number that applies to your shipment.
From first email to approved supply
Name the flavor and market
Food, beverage, liquor, tobacco or fragrance, and the destination country: the grade and documents follow from that.
Compare the numbers that matter
Purity (GC), acid value and refractive index, plus an odor check against your reference sample.
Evaluate the odor, not just the COA
Run the sample against your current standard on a blotter and in the finished flavor before you approve it.
Trial, then lock the spec
Keep the approved lot COA and a retain sample as the reference for future deliveries.
Tell us your requirement. We match the grade.
Tell us the flavor or product you make, the quantity and the destination port. Add your current specification and we will quote against it.
| Information | Example |
|---|---|
| Application | Food flavor, beverage, liquor, tobacco, fragrance |
| Grade | Food grade / technical grade; natural status if needed |
| Required specification | Purity (GC), acid value, odor standard |
| Packaging | Drum or IBC size |
| Quantity | Sample / trial order / annual volume |
| Destination | Country and port |
| Documents needed | COA, SDS, TDS, FEMA/halal/kosher statements |
Related products
Ethyl Hexanoate
Pineapple–banana fruity ester; a key note in baijiu and liquor flavors.
View product →Ethyl 2-Methylbutyrate FAQ
What is ethyl 2-Methylbutyrate used for?
It is used mainly in apple, strawberry, grape, raspberry, mango and tropical fruit flavors, and as a fruity note in fragrances.
Which parameters should I compare between offers?
Purity (GC), acid value, refractive index and density, plus an odor check against your reference sample.
Is ethyl 2-Methylbutyrate dangerous goods?
It is a flammable liquid (Class 3). The SDS gives the UN number and packing group for your shipment.
Can you supply food-grade documents?
Tell us the market and the statements you need (FEMA, JECFA, kosher, halal). We confirm what the producer can provide before you order.
