2-Methylbutyl hexanoate

At a glance

A synthetic medium‑chain ester formed from hexanoic acid and 2‑methyl‑1‑butanol, delivering bright apple‑pear fruity notes used as fresh, sweet top‑notes in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic, from hexanoic acid and 2‑methyl‑1‑butanol (often fermentation‑derived)
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
2601-13-0
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01