2-methyl valeraldehyde
2-methylpentanal
Identification
| Name | 2-methyl valeraldehyde |
| CAS Number | 123-15-9 |
| EINECS | 204-605-2 |
| FDA UNII | 64L45T2504 |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H12 O |
| Molecular Weight | 100.16084000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00006986 |
| Nikkaji Number | J59.528D |
| Beilstein | 1739423 |
| CoE Number | 706 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 260 2-methylpentanal |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 05.069 2-methylpentanal |
| FEMA Number | 3413 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 123-15-9 ; 2-METHYLPENTANAL |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Equivalence Factor for Assay | 50.80 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.80800 to 0.81200 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 6.731 to 6.765 |
| Refractive Index | 1.39800 to 1.40200 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 119.00 to 120.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 16.915001 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 62.00 °F. TCC ( 16.67 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.777 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description |
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. Etherial, green and vegetative with a fruity nuance
|
| Taste Description | at 5.00 ppm. |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-mouse LD50 > 3200 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-rat LC > 1500 ppm/6H |
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 valeraldehyde usage levels up to | 0.1000 % 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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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2-
formyl pentane
2-
formylpentane
2-
methyl pentaldehyde
2-
methyl pentanal
alpha-
methyl pentanal
2-
methyl valeric aldehyde
2-
methylpentaldehyde
2-
methylpentanal
a-
methylpentanal
2-
methylvaleraldehyde
a-
methylvaleraldehyde
2-
methylvaleric aldehyde
pentanal, 2-methyl-
valeraldehyde, 2-methyl-
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