Propanedioic acid, methyl(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-, also known as 2-methyl-2-butenyl methyl malonate or 3-methyl-2-butenyl methyl malonate, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H12O4. It is a colorless liquid with a fruity, apple-like odor and is used as a flavoring agent in the food and beverage industry. Propanedioic acid,methyl(3-methyl-2-butenyl)- is synthesized through the esterification of methyl malonic acid with 3-methyl-2-butenol, a terpene alcohol derived from the essential oils of various plants. Propanedioic acid, methyl(3-methyl-2-butenyl)- is considered Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is approved for use in various food products, including baked goods, beverages, and confectionery.
The CAS Registry Mumber 4442-06-2 includes 7 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 4 digits, 4,4,4 and 2 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 0 and 6 respectively. Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 4442-06: (6*4)+(5*4)+(4*4)+(3*2)+(2*0)+(1*6)=72 72 % 10 = 2 So 4442-06-2 is a valid CAS Registry Number.