| Description | 2-Methylbutyraldehyde (2-Ethylpropanal) is a short-chain aldehyde compound and one of the burnt aroma substances in Atractylodes rhizome slices. |
| Synonyms | 2-Ethylpropanal, RS)-2-Methylbutanal, 2-甲基丁醛 |
| molecular weight | 86.13 |
| Molecular formula | C5H10O |
| CAS | 96-17-3 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 27.5 mg/mL (319.27 mM) H2O: 11.23 mg/ml (130.45 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. Yannai S . Dictionary of Food Compouds Additives, Flavors, and Ingredients[J]. 2004. |