Identification

Namemethyl 4-pentenoate
IUPACmethyl pent-4-enoate
CAS Number818-57-5
FDA UNIIG48IPZ8O71
Molecular FormulaC6 H10 O2
Molecular Weight114.14410000
MDL NumberMFCD03990590
Nikkaji NumberJ436.466J

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring1616 methyl 4-pentenoate
FEMA Number4353
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)818-57-5 ; METHYL 4-PENTENOATE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.92100 to 0.92300 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.664 to 7.680
Refractive Index 1.41000 to 1.42000 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 125.00 to 127.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 43.972000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 84.00 °F. TCC ( 28.89 °C. )
logP (o/w) 1.454 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol.

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
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 methyl 4-pentenoate usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
baked goods2.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
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

None Found

Natural Occurrence

zanthoxylum planispinum var. dintanensis

Synonyms

allyl acetic acid methyl ester allylacetic acid methyl ester methyl allyl acetate methyl allylacetate methyl pent-4-enoate 4- pentenoic acid methyl ester 4- pentenoic acid, methyl ester Try the PubMed Search.