sodium 3-methyl-2-oxovalerate
3-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid, sodium salt
Identification
| Name | sodium 3-methyl-2-oxovalerate |
| IUPAC | sodium 3-methyl-2-oxopentanoate |
| CAS Number | 3715-31-9 |
| EINECS | 223-063-8 |
| FDA UNII | 2S329HH8M0 |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H9 O3 Na |
| Molecular Weight | 152.12509928 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002584 |
| Nikkaji Number | J205.631C |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 632.1 3-methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid, sodium salt |
| FEMA Number | 3870 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white powder (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 204.00 to 206.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 190.00 to 191.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.239000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 182.00 °F. TCC ( 83.33 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.170 (est) |
| Shelf Life | 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly. |
| Storage | store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | low |
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| 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 | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for sodium 3-methyl-2-oxovalerate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 1.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 0.50000 |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | 0.50000 |
| chewing gum | 1.00000 |
| condiments / relishes | 0.50000 |
| confectionery froastings | 1.00000 |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | 0.30000 |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 1.00000 |
| fruit ices | 1.00000 |
| gelatins / puddings | 0.50000 |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | 1.00000 |
| hard candy | 1.00000 |
| imitation dairy | 0.50000 |
| instant coffee / tea | 0.10000 |
| jams / jellies | 1.00000 |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | 0.50000 |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | 0.10000 |
| processed vegetables | 0.10000 |
| reconstituted vegetables | 1.00000 |
| seasonings / flavors | 50.00000 |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | 0.10000 |
| soups | 1.00000 |
| sugar substitutes | 0.50000 |
| sweet sauces | 1.00000 |
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Synonyms
ketoiso
leucine sodium salt
3-
methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid sodium salt
3-
methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid, sodium salt
3-
methyl-2-oxovaleric acid sodium salt
pentanoic acid, 3-methyl-2-oxo-, sodium salt
pentanoic acid, 3-methyl-2-oxo-, sodium salt (1:1)
sodium 3-methyl-2-oxopentanoate
sodium DL-3-methyl-2-oxopentanoate
valeric acid, 3-methyl-2-oxo-, sodium salt
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