2-Methylheptanoic acid
2-Methylheptanoic Acid (CAS 1188-02-9, FEMA 2706). It delivers cheesy, waxy, sweaty and mild green fruity notes, widely used in cheese, butter, dairy and savory flavor compounding. Bulk supply available, COA, MSDS and TDS offered. Request samples and quotation now.
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High Purity 2-Methylheptanoic Acid | Edible Dairy & Savory Flavor Compound
Product Overview
2-Methylheptanoic Acid is an important branched-chain aliphatic carboxylic acid aroma compound with CAS 1188-02-9 and FEMA 2706. It appears as colorless to pale yellow transparent oily liquid. This ingredient presents concentration-dependent sensory characteristics. At high concentration, it carries distinctive waxy, cheesy and fermented sweaty notes. After proper dilution, it reveals subtle green and mild fruity undertones. It effectively builds authentic dairy and fermented savory flavor layers. Featuring moderate aromatic intensity and excellent blending properties, it is widely applied in edible flavor compounding. It serves as an essential monomer to enrich cheese, buttermilk, cream and savory profiles for multiple essence systems.
Key Features & Benefits
Unique layered aroma: cheesy, waxy, fermented, mild green and fruity notes Good flavor shaping ability, brings natural fermented dairy character Great compatibility with ethanol and common flavor oil systems Reliable flavor performance, stable after blending into formulations Enhances the fullness of aged cheese and butter flavor formulas Food-grade specification, compliant with international flavor additive standards Stable batch-to-batch quality for continuous industrial flavor production
Applications
Dairy flavor: aged cheese, butter, buttermilk and cream essence formulation Savory flavor: broth, meat seasoning and fermented savory tuning Bakery & confectionery: nut, cocoa and roasted dairy aroma enhancement Beverage flavor: fermented dairy drink and wine flavor adjustment Snack seasoning: savory fermented notes for puffed food and seasonings Fine chemical: synthetic intermediate for custom flavor ester development
Technical Specifications
Common Name: 2-Methylheptanoic Acid INCI Name: 2-Methylheptanoic Acid CAS Number: 1188-02-9 FEMA Number: 2706 Appearance: Colorless to Pale Yellow Transparent Oily Liquid Purity: ≥98% Grade: Food & Flavor Grade Molecular Formula: C8H16O2 Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and flavor oils, slightly soluble in water Recommended Dosage: 0.1–5 ppm
Our Advantage
We supply high-purity 2-Methylheptanoic Acid with well-balanced cheesy, waxy and fermented aroma. Rigorous batch testing guarantees consistent flavor performance for your formula research. All products meet global food flavor regulatory requirements. Complete supporting documents including COA, MSDS and TDS are available upon request. We maintain sufficient stock, support flexible drum packaging and free lab samples for formulation testing. Flavor manufacturers and distributors worldwide are welcome to contact us for bulk pricing and long-term cooperation.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | 2-Methylheptanoic acid |
| Category | Food flavor monomers |
| Grade | Food / Flavor Grade |
| Packaging | 1 kg / 5 kg / 25 kg drum |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Documentation | COA, TDS, MSDS supplied with each shipment |
| Origin | China |
Why Choose Taima Bio
Taima Bio supplies specialty ingredients with defined chemical specifications, full documentation (COA, TDS, MSDS), and reliable international supply. Our products serve food, beverage, confectionery, and flavor formulation customers worldwide, with flexible quantities from laboratory evaluation to commercial-scale packaging.