Methyl butyrate

• CAT Number: R062927
• CAS Number: 623-42-7
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O2
• Molecular Weight: 102.13
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Butyric Acid Methyl Ester; Butyric Acid Ester with MeOH; 3-Methylpropanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl Butanoate; Methyl n-Butyrate; NSC 9380; Butanoic Acid Methyl Ester
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: methyl butanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10O2/c1-3-4-5(6)7-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: UUIQMZJEGPQKFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCC(=O)OC

Methyl butyrate（Cat No.:R062927）, is an organic compound commonly known as methyl butanoate. It is an ester formed from butyric acid and methanol, known for its sweet and fruity aroma, resembling apples or pineapples. Methyl butyrate is a natural flavor and fragrance compound and is used extensively in the food and fragrance industries. It provides a pleasant fruity note to various food products, beverages, and perfumes. Additionally, it serves as a valuable intermediate in chemical synthesis, contributing to the creation of various fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals through esterification reactions.