(S)-(+)-2-Methylbutyric Acid

• CAT Number: R039961
• CAS Number: 1730-91-2
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O2
• Molecular Weight: 102.133
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (2S)-2-Methyl-butanoic Acid; (+)-2-Methylbutanoic Acid; (+)-2-Methylbutyric Acid; (+)-α-Methylbutyric Acid; (2S)-2-Methylbutanoic Acid; (2S)-2-Methylbutyric Acid; (S)-2-Methylbutanoic Acid; (S)-2-Methylbutyric Acid; S-(+)-2-Methylbutanoic Acid
• Storage: 2°C to 8°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-methylbutanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10O2/c1-3-4(2)5(6)7/h4H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,6,7)/t4-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: WLAMNBDJUVNPJU-BYPYZUCNSA-N
• SMILES: CCC(C)C(=O)O

(S)-(+)-2-Methylbutyric acid is a chiral organic compound with a distinctive fruity odor, used in the flavor and fragrance industry. It occurs naturally in various fruits and fermented products. This enantiomer is valued for its contribution to complex flavor profiles and is also used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, where its stereochemistry can influence the biological activity of the final products.