2-methyl-4-pentenoic acid
4-pentenoic acid, 2-methyl-
Identification
| Name | 2-methyl-4-pentenoic acid |
| IUPAC | 2-methylpent-4-enoic acid |
| CAS Number | 1575-74-2 |
| EINECS | 216-404-7 |
| FDA UNII | 29HK385L3G |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H10 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 114.14410000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00015570 |
| Nikkaji Number | J206.813C |
| CoE Number | 10148 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 355 2-methyl-4-pentenoic acid |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 08.059 2-methylpent-4-enoic acid |
| FEMA Number | 3511 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 1575-74-2 ; 2-METHYL-4-PENTENOIC ACID |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.94400 to 0.95600 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.855 to 7.955 |
| Refractive Index | 1.42600 to 1.43600 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 195.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 78.00 °C. @ 0.50 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.237000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Vapor Density | >1 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 210.00 °F. TCC ( 98.89 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.338 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | medium , |
| Substantivity | > 8 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Odor Description |
at 10.00 % in propylene glycol. A cheese-like aroma
|
| Taste Description |
creamy strawberry jam Creamy mouth feel, with strawberry jam notes
|
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| 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-methyl-4-pentenoic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | ND (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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