methyl 3-acetoxy-2-methyl butyrate
methyl 3-acetoxy-2-methylbutyrate
Identification
| Name | methyl 3-acetoxy-2-methyl butyrate |
| CAS Number | 139564-42-4 |
| FDA UNII | 86F92045IV |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H14 O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.19638000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J2.112.861I |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1951 methyl 3-acetoxy-2-methylbutyrate |
| FEMA Number | 4451 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 139564-42-4 ; METHYL 3-ACETOXY-2-METHYLBUTYRATE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.03400 to 1.04400 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.614 to 8.697 |
| Refractive Index | 1.41300 to 1.42300 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 145.00 to 152.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 3.900000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 135.00 °F. TCC ( 57.00 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.140 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
| Similar Items | note |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | sweet fruity |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for methyl 3-acetoxy-2-methyl butyrate usage levels up to | 0.1000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 1.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 0.50000 |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | 1.00000 |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | 5.00000 |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | 2.00000 |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
3-(
acetyl oxy)-2-methyl butanoic acid methyl ester
3-(
acetyloxy)-2-methylbutanoic acid methyl ester
butanoic acid, 3-(acetyloxy)-2-methyl-, methyl ester
methyl 3-(acetyl oxy)-2-methyl butanoate
methyl 3-(acetyloxy)-2-methylbutanoate
methyl 3-acetoxy-2-methylbutanoate
methyl 3-acetoxy-2-methylbutyrate
methyl 3-acetyloxy-2-methylbutanoate
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