methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methyl valerate
methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate
Identification
| Name | methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methyl valerate |
| IUPAC | methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate |
| CAS Number | 40348-72-9 |
| EINECS | 254-883-4 |
| FDA UNII | G89113PPP5 |
| Molecular Formula | C7 H14 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.18618000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J127.946G |
| CoE Number | 9548 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 590 methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 09.548 methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methylvalerate |
| FEMA Number | 3706 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 40348-72-9 ; METHYL 2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLPENTANOATE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 99.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.95100 to 0.95700 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.922 to 7.972 |
| Refractive Index | 1.42500 to 1.43500 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 72.00 °C. @ 10.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.247000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 150.00 °F. TCC ( 65.56 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.824 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-mouse LD50 4000 mg/kg |
| 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 methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methyl valerate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 0.49 (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
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2-
hydroxy-4-methyl pentanoic acid methyl ester
2-
hydroxy-4-methyl valeric acid methyl ester
methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methyl pentanoate
methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate
methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methylvalerate
methyl 2-hydroxyisocaproate
pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-, methyl ester
valeric acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-, methyl ester
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