4-methyl valeric acid
4-methylpentanoic acid
Identification
| Name | 4-methyl valeric acid |
| IUPAC | 4-methylpentanoic acid |
| CAS Number | 646-07-1 |
| EINECS | 211-464-0 |
| FDA UNII | 4G4U8JA28T |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H12 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 116.16004000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002803 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.720E |
| Beilstein | 1741912 |
| CoE Number | 10150 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 264 4-methylpentanoic acid |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 08.057 4-methylvaleric acid |
| FEMA Number | 3463 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 646-07-1 ; 4-METHYLPENTANOIC ACID |
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 0.92300 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.647 to 7.680 |
| Refractive Index | 1.41200 to 1.41700 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | -33.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 199.00 to 201.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 125.00 to 126.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.131000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 207.00 °F. TCC ( 97.22 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.560 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | medium , |
| Substantivity | > 24 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Odor Description |
at 1.00 % in propylene glycol. pungent, cheese-like
|
| Taste Description | cheesy |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 2050 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 1050 uL/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 | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for 4-methyl valeric acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| 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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