Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate is a colorless liquid ester used as a biochemical reagent, flavor and fragrance ingredient, solvent, and synthetic intermediate. It has formula C8H16O2, molecular weight 144.21 g/mol, density ≈0.864 g/cm3, and is typically supplied at high purity for research applications.
- High purity (~99.8%) for consistent experimental results.
- Colorless liquid form, easy to measure and dispense.
- Useful as a flavoring or fragrance ingredient with a fruity odor.
- Serves as a solvent or plasticizer in formulation applications.
- Suitable as a starting material for organic synthesis.