2-methyl valeric acid
2-methylvaleric acid
Identification
| Name | 2-methyl valeric acid |
| IUPAC | (2S)-2-methylpentanoic acid |
| EINECS | 202-594-9 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H12 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 116.16004000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002671 |
| Nikkaji Number | J84.246J |
| Beilstein | 1720655 |
| CoE Number | 31 |
| XlogP3 | 1.80 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 261 2-methylvaleric acid |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 08.031 2-methylvaleric acid |
| FEMA Number | 2754 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 97-61-0 ; 2-METHYLVALERIC ACID |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | Yes |
| Specific Gravity | 0.91900 to 0.92200 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.647 to 7.672 |
| Refractive Index | 1.41100 to 1.41600 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 196.00 to 197.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.180000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 196.00 °F. TCC ( 91.11 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.800 |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | perfuming agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | medium , |
| Substantivity | > 4 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Odor Description |
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. A sour, cheese-like aroma
|
| Taste Description |
buttery creamy slightly cheesy Buttery, creamy, slightly cheesy
|
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Human Experience | 2 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 2040 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 2500 mg/kg |
| 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 2-methyl valeric acid usage levels up to | 0.0500 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| 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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