2-Methylbutyric acid

An acidic spice with both Romano cheese and strawberry fruity notes

Product Information


  • 产品名 2-Methylbutyric acid
  • 化学式 C₅H₁₀O₂
  • CAS 116-53-0
  • 执行标准 GB 28336-2012
  • 产品特性 Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid
  • 产品包装 25kg/drum

Product Benefits

2-Methylbutyric acid has a pungent, spicy Romano cheese odor; at low concentrations it presents a pleasant fruity aroma, with a spicy taste, and at the characteristic taste threshold of 10 mg/kg it exhibits a fruity, dairy, and acidic cheese flavor. It is used in the formulation of food flavorings such as strawberry, cheese, apricot, jackfruit, butter, apple, nut, and brandy flavors, imparting a characteristic spicy fermented aroma in dairy products and cheese products. The concentration in the final flavored food is approximately 0.5–5 mg/kg.

Cheese aroma enhancement

Imparts a characteristic spicy fermented aroma to cheese products and is a key acidic flavor component of cheese flavorings.

Strawberry formulation

Used in strawberry flavor formulation; at low concentrations it presents a pleasant fruity aroma and enhances the authenticity of the fruity note.

Dairy flavor

Used in dairy and cream flavorings to simulate natural fermented flavor and enhance the aroma layering of dairy products.

Nut note enhancement

Used in nut flavor formulation to provide an acidic and savory aroma base note.