Uses
2-Methylheptanoic Acid is used as a reagent in the synthesis of novel isoniazid derivatives with potent antitubercular activity.
Description
2-Methylheptanoic acid has a fatty, sour odor (rancid-like) with a
sour, fruity, and nut-like flavor. May be synthesized by decarboxylation of methylamyl malonic acid; two optically active isomers
and an optically inactive form can be prepared.
Chemical Properties
2-Methylheptanoic acid has a fatty, sour odor (rancid-like); sour, fruity and nut-like flavor.
Chemical Properties
clear slightly yellow liquid
Occurrence
Reported found in lamb, mutton and tea
Uses
2-Methylheptanoic Acid is used as a reagent in the synthesis of novel isoniazid derivatives with potent antitubercular activity.
Preparation
By decarboxylation of methylamyl malonic acid; two optically active isomers and an optically inactive form can be
prepared
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Methylheptanoic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid.
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 29.5 ppm
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 40 ppm: waxy, soapy, oily and fatty.
General Description
2-Methylheptanoic acid has been identified in honey.
