2-pentyl 2-methyl pentanoate
2-pentyl 2-methylpentanoate
Identification
| Name | 2-pentyl 2-methyl pentanoate |
| CAS Number | 90397-36-7 |
| FDA UNII | F9V9W3014W |
| Molecular Formula | C11 H22 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 186.29474000 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 2072 2-pentyl 2-methylpentanoate |
| FEMA Number | 4401 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 90397-36-7 ; 2-PENTYL 2-METHYLPENTANOATE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to yello clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 99.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.84700 to 0.85300 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.056 to 7.106 |
| Refractive Index | 1.41000 to 1.46000 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 76.00 to 77.00 °C. @ 10.00 mm Hg |
| Soluble in | water, 14.51 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. |
| Taste Description | pear |
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 | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for 2-pentyl 2-methyl pentanoate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Structure Class | I |
| baked goods | 0.02000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | 0.10000 |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 0.01000 |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | 0.02000 |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | 0.01000 |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | 2.50000 |
| soft candy | 0.02000 |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2-
methyl pentanoic acid 2-pentyl ester
pentan-2-yl 2-methylpentanoate
pentanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1-methylbutyl ester
(+/-)-2-
pentyl 2-methylpentanoate
2-
pentyl 2-methylpentanoate
2-
pentyl 2-methylpentanoate, (+/-)-
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