ethyl (E)-2-methyl-2-pentenoate

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ethyl trans-2-methyl-2-pentenoate

CAS: 1617-40-9 C8 H14 O2 MW: 142.19798000 fruity fruity
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Identification

Nameethyl (E)-2-methyl-2-pentenoate
IUPACethyl (E)-2-methylpent-2-enoate
CAS Number1617-40-9
EINECS216-574-2
FDA UNIIQ01A9HRA5X
Molecular FormulaC8 H14 O2
Molecular Weight142.19798000
Nikkaji NumberJ195.241B

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring1815 ethyl (E)-2-methyl-2-pentenoate
FEMA Number4290
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)1617-40-9 ; ETHYL TRANS-2-METHYL-2-PENTENOATE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 98.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.90400 to 0.91400 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.522 to 7.605
Refractive Index 1.43600 to 1.44400 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 173.00 to 174.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 1.390000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 139.00 °F. TCC ( 59.44 °C. )
logP (o/w) 2.931 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description
at 10.00 % in propylene glycol.
sweet berry-like odor with rum note
Taste Description
fruity berry
fruity

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavoring agents
Recommendation for ethyl (E)-2-methyl-2-pentenoate usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)2.00000
beverages(alcoholic)2.00000
breakfast cereal10.00000
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy2.00000
fruit ices2.00000
gelatins / puddings5.00000
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy10.00000
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea5.00000
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits2.00000
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors100.00000
snack foods-
soft candy5.00000
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

FR fruit

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

ethyl (2E)-2-methylpent-2-enoate ethyl (E)-2-methyl pent-2-en-1-oate ethyl (E)-2-methylpent-2-en-1-oate ethyl (E)-2-methylpent-2-enoate ethyl 2-methyl-2(E)-pentonoate ethyl trans-2-methyl-2-pentenoate 2- pentenoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester, (2E)- 2- pentenoic acid,2-methyl-, ethyl ester, (2E)- PubMed: [On the specifity and stereospecificity of the conversion of different 2,3-unsaturated acids by Clostridium kluyveri (author's transl)].