Identification

Namemethyl 4-methyl valerate
IUPACmethyl 4-methylpentanoate
CAS Number2412-80-8
EINECS219-320-9
FDA UNIIJ4R2BY5GJT
Molecular FormulaC7 H14 O2
Molecular Weight130.18698000
MDL NumberMFCD00191236
Nikkaji NumberJ144.104C
CoE Number322
XlogP32.10 (est)

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring216 methyl 4-methylvalerate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.432 methyl 4-methylvalerate
FEMA Number2721
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)2412-80-8 ; METHYL 4-METHYLVALERATE
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 97.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.88800 @ 25.00 °C.
Refractive Index 1.40400 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 139.00 to 140.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 7.853000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 103.00 °F. TCC ( 39.44 °C. )
logP (o/w) 2.158 (est)
Soluble in alcohol

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesperfuming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol.
Fruity, sweet, banana, pineapple, with cheese-like nuances
Taste Description at 50.00 ppm.

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

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for methyl 4-methyl valerate usage levels up to0.5000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)0.024 (μg/capita/day)
baked goods-
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

FL apple FL banana FL pear FL pineapple FL tutti frutti

Natural Occurrence

michelia alba flower absolute @ 0.55% Data nicotiana longiflora pineapple fruit strawberry fruit

Synonyms

banana valerate methyl 4-methyl pentanoate methyl 4-methyl valerate methyl 4-methylpentanoate methyl 4-methylvalerate methyl isobutyl acetate methyl isobutylacetate methyl isocaproate methyl isohexanoate methyl methyl valerate 4- methyl pentanoic acid methyl ester 4- methyl valeric acid methyl ester methyl-4-methyl valerate pentanoic acid, 4-methyl-, methyl ester valeric acid, 4-methyl-, methyl ester Info: Volatile Flavor Components in Bogyojosaeng and Suhong Cultivars of Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.)