2-Methylbutyric Acid (Halal)

Basic Information of 2-MBA

CAS No.:	116-53-0
EC No.:	204-145-2
Linear Formula:	C5H10O2
Molecular Weight:	102.13
Appearance:	Colorless, oily liquid
Odor:	Sharp, sour, pungent, cheesy, rancid butter/milk
Odor Type:	Acidic
Boiling Point:	176-177 °C (lit.)
Density:	0.936 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Solubility:	Soluble in water; miscible with alcohol and most organic solvents.
Flash Point:	165 °F
Chemical Structure:

Application Overview

2-Methylbutyric Acid's powerful character is utilized in highly specialized applications where authentic dairy, savory, or animalic notes are required:

• Dairy Flavoring: It is a critical component in building realistic, cooked butter, cream, milk, and savory cheese flavor profiles (e.g., Cheddar, Parmesan). Used in snack seasonings, cheese powders, and baked goods.

• Savory and Meat Flavors: Used in minute traces to provide an authentic fermented, deep, or slightly animalic undertone in beef, lamb, and other savory reaction flavors.

• Fruity and Coffee Flavors: In combination with esters, it helps simulate the complex, slightly fermented, or 'sweaty' character of certain tropical fruits or the rich aroma of roasted coffee and cocoa.

• Fine Fragrances: In perfumery, it is used very sparingly to create animalic, leather, and deep mossy accords. It provides a challenging yet rewarding fermented or 'dirty' undertone that adds immense depth and realism to certain niche and oriental compositions.

• Traceability and Ethical Sourcing: Our 2-Methylbutyric Acid synthesis is built upon a fully documented and audited supply chain, ensuring full Halal compliance and guaranteeing that no prohibited substances were used at any stage of the process, from starting materials to packaging.

• Safety and Handling Protocols: Given its corrosive classification and powerful odor, we utilize specialized, low-volume dispensing equipment and dedicated negative-pressure ventilation systems. This minimizes operator exposure and ensures safer, high-purity transfer into inert gas-blanketed containers.