Articles:
2-methylhexanoic acid
Notes:
Used as a food additive [EAFUS]
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Bedoukian Research, Inc. Perfecting the Art of Chemistry Working closely with our customers to meet their requirements. Dr. Paul Bedoukian founded the company in 1972 to fill a niche as a supplier of high quality specialty aroma molecules. Today, we offer more than 350 high impact aroma chemicals, while providing custom manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries. US Email: Customer Service US Email: Customer Service US Voice: 1-203-830-4000 US Fax: 1-203-830-4010 Instagram Linkedin Recent News Products List: View Product(s): 435 2-METHYL HEXANOIC ACID ≥99.0%, Kosher SDS Used sparingly in fragrances for sour cheesy note.
All types of dairy flavors, especially cheese and milk.
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Beijing Lys Chemicals Co, LTD. From Grams to Tons Fine chemical high-tech company which contains R&D, production, and sales. BEIJING LYS CHEMICALS CO, LTD, established in 2004, is a fine chemical high-tech company which contains R&D, production, and sales. We mainly engaged in export and technology development of flavor and fragrance materials and pharmaceutical intermediates. We have nearly 500 kinds of products, from grams to tons, exported to USA, Europe, South Asia and etc. And we custom manufacture new products according to customers’ needs, and serve good quality products and service. Our goal is to become a fine chemical enterprise which could provide special products and services. Email: Mr. Jia Email: Mr. Guo Voice: 86-10-68418738 Fax: 86-10-68418739 Mr. Guo 86-10-68483445 Mr. Guo 86-10-68418739 News Product(s): 10107 2-Methyl hexanoic acid
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BOC Sciences Best of Chemicals Supplier Quality supplier of research chemicals and biochemicals including inhibitors, building blocks, GMP Products, impurities and metabolites, APIs for Veterinary, Natural Compounds, ADCs, Stem Cell Molecule and chiral compounds. BOC Sciences provides a wide range of services to support the pharmaceutical industry through all stages of drug discovery including Custom Synthesis of those chemicals that are not in stock, Isotope Labeling Service, Chiral Synthesis and Resolution, Bioconjugation, PEGylation services, analytical services. BOC Sciences is a brand of BOCSCI Inc. We leverage our wide spectrum of business in the fields of development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution to help you make best-informed decisions tailored to your evolving needs for premium chemicals. Our complete suite of CRO services spans the entire molecule development pipeline including contract research for target identification, building blocks, compound synthesis, biochemical and cellular analysis, preclinical animal tests, and clinical studies. Email: Marketing US Email: Marketing Email: Sales US Email: Sales Voice: 1-631-485-4226 Fax: 1-631-614-7828 US Voice: 1-631-485-4226 US Fax: 1-631-614-7828 Europe 44-203-286-1088 Facebook Twitter Linkedin Blog Get the App! Product(s): 4536-23-6 2-METHYL HEXANOIC ACID 99.0%
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CJ Latta & Associates, LLC Extensive Line Aromatic Chemicals and Organic Acids. CJ Latta & Associates is a distributor of specialty aromatics and organic acids used in the formulation of flavors and fragrance manufactured worldwide. We pride ourselves on our reputation for, fair pricing, quality and reliability. We’ve built our business on successfully sourcing and developing many challenging specialty chemicals and fine ingredients for our clients. Email: Info US Email: Chip Latta Email: Sales US Email: Chip Latta Voice: (630) 240-8079 Product(s): 2-METHYL HEXANOIC ACID
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Endeavour Specialty Chemicals Ltd Expertise in high impact aroma chemicals Endeavour Speciality Chemicals offers high-impact aroma chemicals, at small to medium scale. Speciality Chemical has more than 25 years experience of manufacturing high-impact aroma chemicals. With our core expertise in sulfur and heterocyclic chemistries, Endeavours products have applications in a range of industry sectors including flavours and fragrances, pharmaceutical research and material sciences. Endeavour also offer custom synthesis and contract manufacturing services at their UK manufacturing site. Email: Info Email: Sales Voice: +44 (0)1327 310 079 Fax: +44 (0)1327 310 701 Twitter Linkedin News Speciality Chemical Product Groups Product(s): CA0100 2-Methylhexanoic acid 97% F&F
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Firmenich Inc. We Create We create perfumes and flavors for the World's most desirable brands. Firmenich is the largest privately-owned company in the perfume and flavor business. Swiss and family owned, we have created many of the world’s favorite perfumes for over 100 years and produced a number of the most well known flavors we enjoy each day. US Email: Fred Keifer US Voice: +1 609 452 1000 US Fax: +1 609 452 6077 Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Product(s): 963264 2-METHYLHEXANOIC ACID min. 98%, Kosher, Halal for flavor
2-METHYLHEXANOIC ACID has a unique profile with a great combination of cheese and fruit characteristics which work perfectly in either savory or sweet applications.
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Lluch Essence S.L. A family company dedicated to sales and distribution Flexibility, availability, price and quality. Flexibility, availability, price and quality make LLUCH ESSENCE S.L. one of Europe’s references when it comes to essential oils and aroma chemicals, and it is now well known all around the world. Email: Info Voice: 34 93 379 38 49 Fax: 34 93 370 65 04 Linkedin Product(s): 2-METHYL HEXANOIC ACID
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M&U International LLC Steady supply & demand Meeting customers increasing demands at home as well as abroad. M&U dedicates itself to the development and production of new products as well as continuously promoting those new products. We’ve maintained a steady supply&demand relationship with a large number of manufacturers at home and abroad. We’ve developed an extensive network and because of our relationships with these manufacturers, we’re able to provide a stable supply of great quality materials. We’re located in China’s largest communications hub, Shanghai and in the U.S. near one of the largest sea ports on the East Coast. The strategic locations of our facilities ensure convenient, prompt and secure delivery of our products to our customers. Email: Sales US Email: Sales Voice: +86-21-32515501 60762991 60762992 Fax: +86-21-32515502 64204960 US Voice: 908-359-9000 US Fax: 908-359-9002 News Product(s): A0306 2-METHYLHEXANOIC ACID, Kosher
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Penta International Corporation Chemistry innovation At Penta, our products and services help businesses do business better. For over 30 years, Penta Manufacturing Company has played a growing role in worldwide chemistry innovations and applications. As an industry leader, Penta continues to pioneer chemistry-based solutions for practically every area of commerce. Our products and expertise have helped fuel technical advances in dozens of commercial applications including flavoring, coloring, fragrances and chemical processes. US Email: Technical Services US Email: Sales US Voice: (973) 740-2300 US Fax: (973) 740-1839 Product(s): 13-50600 2-METHYLHEXANOIC ACID
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Robinson Brothers Limited Providing Excellence in Chemistry Award-winning UK chemical manufacturer of chemical intermediates and high-impact aroma chemicals. Based in the UK, Robinson Brothers is an award-winning chemical manufacturer of chemical intermediates and high-impact aroma chemicals. Robinson Brothers serve many industry sectors across the globe, include: flavour/fragrance, pharmaceutical, agrochemical and material sciences. Our team of Chemists are experts in custom synthesis, contract manufacture and process optimisation. Email: Info Email: Sales Voice: +44 (0)121 553 2451 Fax: +44 (0)121 500 5183 Twitter Linkedin News And Exhibitions Custom Synthesis Industries And Applications https://www.robinsonbrothers.uk/chemistry-competences Products List: View Product(s): CA0100 2-Methylhexanoic acid F&F
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Sigma-Aldrich Complete Supply Chain The perfect blend of products and services that bring your creativity to life. Sigma-Aldrich is a leading Life Science and High Technology company dedicated to providing high-quality, safe and certified flavor ingredients with transparent and easily accessible documentation to customers around the globe. Sigma-Aldrich also provides a suite of analytical tools that allow food analysts to simplify sample preparation, cleanup and analysis steps, while increasing sensitivity to trace ingredients and harmful substances to meet regulations and quality standards. Email: Information US Email: Sales US Voice: 800-244-1173 US Fax: 800-368-4661 Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Flavors and Fragrances Analysis FandF Newsletter Subscription Flavors and Fragrances Learning Center Certified Food Grade Products Product(s): W319104 2-Methylhexanoic acid, ≥99%, FG SDS
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SRS Aromatics Ltd For over 25 years Bringing flavour and fragrance into your world. As suppliers / distributors of ingredients to the fragrance and flavour industries, our goal is to provide high quality materials at competitive prices with an exceptional level of service. Established in 1984, SRS Aromatics Ltd is an independent family owned business which has become very well-respected within the fragrance and flavour industry as a reliable and trustworthy partner. Over the years this has allowed the company to develop strong relationships with many global manufacturers; several of whom we represent in the UK. A core aim of our business is to work extremely closely with both our suppliers and customers to maximise service levels with minimum disruption to supply. Email: Info Email: Sales Voice: +44 (0) 1284 704076 Fax: +44 (0) 1284 760819 Twitter Linkedin News Product(s): 2-METHYL CAPROIC ACID
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Synerzine, Inc. Innovation. Customization. Aroma Ingredients. Synerzine is a leading supplier of flavor and fragrance ingredients. Synerzine expresses what we have grown to embody as an organization - the synergy and connection between raw ingredients, science, technology, and the final product. Our experienced team is passionate about bringing our customers high-quality innovative ingredients that they can trust. Building upon our 44 year history, the Synerzine team provides customers around the globe with convenient access to over 1200 high-quality aroma ingredients. We actively engage with customers to add a wide array of new products and services on a regular basis. Our aim is to delight every customer with our exceptional services, large product selection, customization and the highest quality and safety standards. We provide our customers with true value designed to help them bring their products to market faster. US Email: Customer Service US Email: Sales US Voice: (404) 524-6744 US Fax: (404) 577-1651 Inquiry Products List: View Product(s): C720 2-Methyl Hexanoic Acid W1835 2-METHYL HEXANOIC ACID
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TCI AMERICA Moving Your Chemistry Forward We continuously strive to advance our technology. With East & West Coast distribution centers, count on TCI to deliver products quickly and reliably. Over 30,000 Reagents available today in benchtop to bulk quantities. We also offer custom synthesis solutions. Sign up for a TCI account today for fast and free shipping! Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (TCI) is a leading worldwide manufacturer of specialty organic chemicals founded in 1946. TCI provides organic laboratory chemicals as well as pharmaceutical, cosmetic and functional materials. More than 70 years of synthesis experience and multi-purpose plants enable TCI to offer more than 30,000 products as well as custom synthesis. US Email: Sales Email: Technical Support Voice: 1-800-423-8616 Fax: 1- 888-520-1075 Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin Product(s): M0947 2-Methylhexanoic Acid >98.0%(GC)(T)
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Tianjin Danjun International Trade Co., LTD. Quality Products We know the Chinese chemical market well. Tianjin danjun international trade co., LTD. is an organic chemicals trading company approved by the relevant state authorities to register. We have about 300 kinds of products (natural aroma chemicals, synthetic aroma chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates). Most of the products are used in flavor and fragrance industry. We know the Chinese chemical market well and we have close relationship with many of the main manufacturers, and to provide our customers with quality goods together with comprehensive service. Email: Info Email: Sales Voice: +86-15822601686 Products List: View Product(s): G-005 2-Methyl hexanoic acid
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R C Treatt and Co Ltd Innovative ingredient solutions World-leading innovative ingredient solutions provider for the flavour, fragrance and FMCG industries. We offer innovative and trend-setting product concepts for our customers, collaborating with them to create true value for their products. Email: Enquiries US Email: Enquiries Voice: +44 (0) 1284 702500 Fax: +44 (0) 1284 703809 US Voice: +1 863 668 9500 US Fax: +1 863 668 3388 Twitter Linkedin Youtube News Product(s): 2-Methylhexanoic acid Halal, Kosher
Used in cheesy flavours for bakery and soft confection at 5ppm, and non-alcoholic beverages at 1ppm.
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Qingdao Free Trade Zone United International Co Ltd Quality Products A partner in your supply chain solution. Qingdao Free Trade Zone United International Trade Co., Ltd.was founded in 1996, specializing in the production and import and export of food additives,flavor raw materials and pharmaceutical and chemical raw materials. The company has experienced R&D and business personnel,product quality, low price, efficient service and fast insight and grasp the latest market information. Email: Info Email: Sales Voice: +86-532-83893699 Fax: +86-532-83893695 Product(s): 7054 2-Methylhexanoic acid
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Ernesto Ventós S.A. Leaders in essence We employ our five senses to do our job well. Ventos has specialized in the distribution of raw materials for the flavour and fragrance industry. With more than 1700 references permanently available from stock, we offer a just-in-time response to our customer needs, being able to deliver from 1kg to several tonnes all over the world. Email: Information US Email: Information USA Email: Gemma Parramon (Europe) US Email: Gemma Parramon (Europe) Email: Jorge Sos (Asia) Email: Ramon Rubau (America) Voice: +34 934706210 Fax: +34 934733010 US Voice: +1 856 226 7501 Instagram Linkedin Youtube Press Ads Videos Product(s): 2-METHYLHEXANOIC ACID FIRMENICH 963264
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WholeChem, LLC Connecting Innovators To the Building Blocks Of the Universe Custom manufacturer and distributor of specialty ingredients. We make global local. SQF-Certified Supplier We owe our success to our integrity, our dedication to the industry, and our commitment to our clients. We invite your inquiries regarding our current product list and any other products you may be having trouble sourcing. Email: Info Email: Orders Voice: +1 (262) 995.8668 Certification Our Services Products List: View Product(s): 2-Methyl hexanoic acid
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| CAS Number: | 4536-23-6 |  3D/inchi
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| ECHA EINECS - REACH Pre-Reg: | 224-883-9 | |
| FDA UNII: | LUK37N0QM8 | |
| Nikkaji Web: | J108.732K | |
| Beilstein Number: | 1721227 | |
| MDL: | MFCD00002674 | |
| CoE Number: | 582 | |
| XlogP3: | 2.30 (est) | |
| Molecular Weight: | 130.18698000 | |
| Formula: | C7 H14 O2 | |
| NMR Predictor: | Predict (works with chrome, Edge or firefox) | |
Category: flavor and fragrance agents
US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information:
| Google Scholar: | Search |
| Google Books: | Search |
| Google Scholar: with word "volatile" | Search |
| Google Scholar: with word "flavor" | Search |
| Google Scholar: with word "odor" | Search |
| Perfumer and Flavorist: | Search |
| Google Patents: | Search |
| US Patents: | Search |
| EU Patents: | Search |
| Pubchem Patents: | Search |
| PubMed: | Search |
| NCBI: | Search |
| JECFA Food Flavoring: | 265 2-methylhexanoic acid |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings: | 08.035 2-methylhexanoic acid |
| FEMA Number: | 3191 2-methylhexanoic acid |
| FDA: | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF): | 4536-23-6 ; 2-METHYLHEXANOIC ACID |
Physical Properties:
| Appearance: | colorless clear oily liquid (est) |
| Assay: | 99.00 to 100.00 % |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed: | No |
| Specific Gravity: | 0.90800 to 0.91500 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est).: | 7.555 to 7.614 |
| Specific Gravity: | 0.91400 to 0.91800 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - est.: | 7.614 to 7.648 |
| Refractive Index: | 1.41600 to 1.42300 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point: | 209.00 to 210.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point: | 105.00 °C. @ 5.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure: | 0.058000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Vapor Density: | >1 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point: | 215.00 °F. TCC ( 101.67 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w): | 2.070 (est) |
| Soluble in: | |
| alcohol | |
| ether | |
| water | |
| water, 1776 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | |
Organoleptic Properties:
| Odor Type: cheesy | |
| Odor Strength: | medium , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
| Substantivity: | > 24 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| fruity cheesy oily fatty lard | |
| Odor Description: at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. | fruity cheese oily fatty lard |
| acidic oily fatty lard chicken chicken fat fatty roasted savory | |
| Odor Description: | Acidic, oily, fatty, lard and chicken fat with roasted and roasted savory nuances Mosciano, Gerard P&F 19, No. 4, 45, (1994) |
| Flavor Type: oily | |
| oily creamy dairy fatty | |
| Taste Description: at 40.00 ppm. | Oily, creamy, dairy and fatty Mosciano, Gerard P&F 19, No. 4, 45, (1994) |
| Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found). | |
| Bedoukian Research | |
| 2-METHYL HEXANOIC ACID ≥99.0%, Kosher | |
| Odor Description: | pleasant, cheese-like Used sparingly in fragrances for sour cheesy note. |
| Taste Description: | Acidic, cheese, milk All types of dairy flavors, especially cheese and milk. |
| R C Treatt & Co Ltd | |
| 2-Methylhexanoic acid Halal, Kosher | |
| Odor Description: | fruity and cheese-like |
| Taste Description: | Oily, creamy, dairy and fatty Used in cheesy flavours for bakery and soft confection at 5ppm, and non-alcoholic beverages at 1ppm. |
| Firmenich | |
| 2-METHYLHEXANOIC ACID min. 98%, Kosher, Halal for flavor | |
| Taste Description: | Very interesting combination of cheesy, creamy and fruity notes 2-METHYLHEXANOIC ACID has a unique profile with a great combination of cheese and fruit characteristics which work perfectly in either savory or sweet applications. |
Cosmetic Information:
| None found |
Suppliers:
Safety Information:
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| C - Corrosive. | |
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R 34 - Causes burns. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S 45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately. | |
| Hazards identification | |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| None found. | |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
| Pictogram | |
| Hazard statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
Safety in Use Information:
| Category: | flavor and fragrance agents | ||
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
| IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
| Recommendation for 2-methyl hexanoic acid usage levels up to: | |||
| 0.0500 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
| Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
| The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
| publication number: 4 | |||
| Click here to view publication 4 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | - | 2.00000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | - | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | - | - | |
| fruit ices: | - | - | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | 2.00000 | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | - | 3.00000 | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | - | |
| meat products: | - | - | |
| milk products: | - | - | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | - | - | |
| processed fruits: | - | - | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | - | - | |
| soups: | - | - | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | - | - | |
Safety References:
| EPI System: | View |
| AIDS Citations: | Search |
| Cancer Citations: | Search |
| Toxicology Citations: | Search |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA): | 4536-23-6 |
| EPA ACToR: | Toxicology Data |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS): | Registry |
| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary : | 20653 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: | Data |
| WISER: | UN 3265 |
| WGK Germany: | 2 |
| 2-methylhexanoic acid | |
| Chemidplus: | 0004536236 |
| RTECS: | MO8400600 for cas# 4536-23-6 |
References:
| 2-methylhexanoic acid | |
| NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
| Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 4536-23-6 |
| Pubchem (cid): | 20653 |
| Pubchem (sid): | 134984949 |
Other Information:
| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
| Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
| tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| CHEMBL: | View |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB31594 |
| FooDB: | FDB008224 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2915.90.7000 |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
| ChemSpider: | View |
Potential Blenders and core components note
Potential Uses:
| berry | FR | |
| cheese | FL | |
| dairy | FL | |
| fat chicken fat | FL | |
| fruit tropical fruit | FL | |
| kiwi | FR | |
| lard | FL | |
| passion fruit | FR | |
| raspberry | FR | |
| savory | FL |
Occurrence (nature, food, other): note
| apple fruit Search PMC Picture | |
| cheese parmesan cheese Search PMC Picture | |
| cognac Search PMC Picture | |
| lamb Search PMC Picture | |
| lamb cooked lamb Search PMC Picture | |
| potato baked potato Search Trop Picture | |
| strawberry wild strawberry fruit Search Trop Picture | |
| tea black tea Search Trop Picture | |
| wine Search Picture |
Synonyms:
| 2- | butylpropionic acid |
| 2- | hexane carboxylic acid |
| 2- | hexanecarboxylic acid |
| hexanoic acid, 2-methyl- | |
| 2- | methyl caproic acid |
| alpha- | methyl caproic acid |
| 2- | methylcaproic acid |
| a- | methylcaproic acid |
| 2- | methylhexanoic acid |
| 2- | methylhexanoicacid |