| Bioactivity | 2-Methylbutanal (2-Methylbutyraldehyde) is a characteristic volatile biomarker for the detection of uropathogen Proteus[1]. |
| CAS | 96-17-3 |
| Formula | C5H10O |
| Molar Mass | 86.13 |
| Appearance | 液体（密度：0.8131 g/cm3） |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen) |
| Reference | [1]. Aarthi R, et al. 2-methylbutanal, a volatile biomarker, for non-invasive surveillance of Proteus. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2014 Jan;98(1):445-54. |