2-Ethylbutyric Acid

Name: 2-Ethylbutyric Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008248

About 2-Ethylbutyric Acid

Listed under CAS 88-09-5, 2-Ethylbutyric Acid is a carboxylic acid available from Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C6H12O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 116.16 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-ethylbutanoic acid. It is also known as 2-Ethyl-butyric acid or α-Ethyl-butyric Acid.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. Stock is available for quick dispatch.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Ethylbutyric Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-008248
CAS Number	88-09-5
IUPAC name	2-ethylbutanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₂O₂
Molecular weight	116.16 g/mol
Exact mass	116.0837
Grade	Reference Standard
InChIKey	OXQGTIUCKGYOAA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCC(CC)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	6915

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	1.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	2-Ethyl-butyric acid, α-Ethyl-butyric Acid, 2-Ethyl-n-butyric Acid, 3-Pentanecarboxylic Acid, Diethyl-acetic Acid, Diethylacetic Acid, alpha-Ethylbutyric Acid, Butanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, Acetic acid, diethyl-, 2-Ethyl butanoic acid, Butyric acid, 2-ethyl-, alpha-Ethylbuytyric acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H311Toxic in contact with skin
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P262, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P316, P321, P337 + P317, P361 + P364, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Ethylbutyric Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Ethylbutyric Acid is 88-09-5. It is also known as 2-Ethyl-butyric acid, α-Ethyl-butyric Acid, 2-Ethyl-n-butyric Acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Ethylbutyric Acid?

2-Ethylbutyric Acid has the molecular formula C6H12O2 and a molecular weight of 116.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-ethylbutanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Ethylbutyric Acid can I order?

We supply 2-Ethylbutyric Acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Ethylbutyric Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Ethylbutyric Acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-Ethylbutyric Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Ethylbutyric Acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.