2-Methylhexanoic Acid
CAS: 4536-23-6
Category: Carboxylic Acids
| Purity | Industrial Grade ≥98%, High-Purity Grade ≥99% |
| Molecular Formula | C7H14O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 130.19 |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid with a characteristic fatty acid odor |
| Packaging | 25 kg/HDPE drum, 200 kg/plastic-lined steel drum, or 1000 kg IBC container |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — FTIR spectroscopy and GC-MS; Purity — Gas chromatography (GC-FID); Acid value — Potentiometric or acid-base titration (ASTM D664); Water content — Karl Fischer titration (ASTM E203); Density — Hydrometer or digital density meter (ASTM D4052); Refractive index — Abbe refractometer (ASTM D1218); Color — APHA color measurement (ASTM D1209). |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Keep containers tightly closed. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and reactive metals. Store under conditions that prevent moisture contamination. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
2-Methylhexanoic Acid is a branched-chain aliphatic carboxylic acid used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It is commonly applied in the manufacture of esters, lubricants, plasticizers, fragrances, coatings, and specialty chemicals. It can also be used as a raw material for producing metal salts and additives for industrial applications.