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2-Methylbutanoic acid (C5H10O2)

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Target
2-Methylbutanoic acid
CAS
116-53-0
Formula
C5H10O2
Approx. MW
102.13
SMILES
CCC(C)C(=O)O
PubChem CID
8314
Approx. carbons
C5

2-Methylbutanoic acid structure

Properties

IUPAC name
2-methylbutanoic acid
Common names
2-Methylbutanoic acid; 116-53-0; 2-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID; DL-2-Methylbutyric acid; Butanoic acid, 2-methyl-; Ethylmethylacetic acid; Methylethylacetic acid; 2-Methybutyric acid; alpha-Methylbutyric acid; FEMA No. 2695
Molecular weight
102.13
Exact mass
102.07
InChIKey
WLAMNBDJUVNPJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling point
176.00 to 177.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Density
0.932-0.936

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of 2-Methylbutanoic acid?

2-Methylbutanoic acid has molecular formula C5H10O2. Molecular weight about 102.13 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of 2-Methylbutanoic acid?

The CAS Registry Number for 2-Methylbutanoic acid is 116-53-0.

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