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ethyl 2-methylpropanoate

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Description

Ethyl 2-methylpropanoate, also known as ethyl isobutyrate, is a colorless liquid with a fruity odor. It is a common ester used in various applications, including flavoring agents, fragrances, and as a solvent. It is synthesized through the esterification of isobutyric acid with ethanol. Ethyl 2-methylpropanoate exhibits moderate volatility and is soluble in organic solvents. It is typically used as a flavoring agent in food products, imparting a fruity and sweet taste. Its fruity scent also makes it a valuable component in perfumes and cosmetics. The compound is also used as a solvent in various industrial processes. Ethyl 2-methylpropanoate is studied extensively for its potential applications in the food, fragrance, and pharmaceutical industries. Research focuses on its safety, sensory properties, and potential for new synthetic routes. The compound's volatility, odor, and flavor profile make it an important component in numerous applications.'

ethyl isobutyrate : A fatty acid ethyl ester obtained by the formal condensation of isobutyric acid with ethanol. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID7342
CHEMBL ID295870
CHEBI ID87303
SCHEMBL ID80284
MeSH IDM0543098

Synonyms (62)

Synonym
propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester
fema no. 2428
brn 0773846
ethyl 2,2-dimethylacetate
ethyl isobutyrate (natural)
propionic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester
nsc 97194
einecs 202-595-4
un2385
ai3-06121
97-62-1
wln: 2ovy1&1
ethyl isobutyrate
ethyl 2-methylpropionate
ethyl isobutanoate
isobutyric acid, ethyl ester
nsc97194
nsc-97194
ethyl 2-methylpropanoate
inchi=1/c6h12o2/c1-4-8-6(7)5(2)3/h5h,4h2,1-3h
ethyl isobutyrate, natural, >=98%, fcc, fg
ethyl isobutyrate, >=98%, fcc, fg
ethyl isobutyrate, 99%
ethylisobutyrate
CHEMBL295870
chebi:87303 ,
I0105
isobutyric acid ethyl ester
2-methyl-propionic acid ethyl ester
we(2:0/3:0(2me))
LMFA07010503
ethyl 2-methyl-propionyl
AKOS008948132
ethyl isobutyrate [un2385] [flammable liquid]
9a9661ln4h ,
unii-9a9661ln4h
FT-0625782
ethyl isobutyrate [mi]
ethyl isobutyrate [fhfi]
iso butyric acid ethyl ester
ethyl isobutyrate [fcc]
SCHEMBL80284
2-methylpropanoic acid, ethyl ester
isobutanoic acid ethyl ester
ethyl iso-butyrate
2-methyl-propanoic acid ethyl ester
DTXSID7047728
Q-201085
un 2385
ethyl ester of 2-methyl-propanoic acid
2-methylpropanoic acid ethyl ester
ethyl methylpropanoate
mfcd00009165
ethyl isobutyrate, analytical standard
ethyl 2-methylpropanoate, 9ci
ethyl-2-methylproanoate
fema 2428
ethylmethylpropanoate
Q27159510
ethyl isobutyrate-d6
BS-24579
EN300-45229
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (1)

RoleDescription
plant metaboliteAny eukaryotic metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in plants, the kingdom that include flowering plants, conifers and other gymnosperms.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
fatty acid ethyl esterA fatty acid ester that is the carboxylic ester obtained by the formal condensation of a fatty acid with ethanol.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Bioassays (1)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID212400Toxicity determined using Tadpole Narcosis Test1991Journal of medicinal chemistry, May, Volume: 34, Issue:5
Using theoretical descriptors in quantitative structure-activity relationships: some toxicological indices.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (12.50)18.2507
2000's1 (12.50)29.6817
2010's5 (62.50)24.3611
2020's1 (12.50)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 43.40

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index43.40 (24.57)
Research Supply Index2.20 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.33 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index57.35 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (43.40)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews2 (25.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other6 (75.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]