Identification

Namemethyl 2-methyl valerate
IUPACmethyl (2S)-2-methylpentanoate
EINECS218-543-9
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular FormulaC7 H14 O2
Molecular Weight130.18698000
MDL NumberMFCD00036653
Nikkaji NumberJ84.250H

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring213 methyl 2-methylpentanoate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.549 methyl 2-methylvalerate
FEMA Number3707
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)2177-77-7 ; METHYL 2-METHYLPENTANOATE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 98.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.87100 to 0.88100 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.248 to 7.331
Refractive Index 1.39800 to 1.40800 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 45.00 °C. @ 0.20 mm Hg, 85.00 °C. @ 18.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 7.853000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Vapor Density >1 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point 90.00 °F. TCC ( 32.22 °C. )
logP (o/w) 2.158 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water
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Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol.
Fruity, sweet, berry, pineapple, apple, banana, green melon and tropical
A powerful fruity character
Taste Description
at 5.00 ppm.
fruity green

Safety Information

European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for methyl 2-methyl valerate usage levels up to3.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)0.15 (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

FR apple FR apple blossom FR crabapple FR apple green apple FR apple red apple FR banana blossom tropical blossom FR boysenberry FR bramble arctic bramble blackberry FL candy FL cloudberry bakeapple FR crabapple blossom FL curacao FR eglantine FR fig FR fruit FR grape FR hibiscus FL jackfruit FR lotus FR mango FL/FR marigold FL meat FR melon FR mint FR papaya FR passion fruit FR pear FL pear bartlett pear FR pear blossom FL pear emperor pear FR pineapple FR quince FR reseda FR stephanotis FL tropical FL/FR valerian

Natural Occurrence

cider PMC potato

Synonyms

fruity valerate methyl 2-methyl pentanoate methyl 2-methylpentanoate methyl 2-methylvalerate 2- methyl pentanoic acid methyl ester 2- methyl valeric acid methyl ester methyl-2-methylpentanoate methyl-2-methylvalerate 2- methylpentanoic acid methyl ester 2- methylvaleric acid methyl ester pentanoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester valeric acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester Try the PubMed Search.