methyl 2-methyl valerate
methyl 2-methylpentanoate
Identification
| Name | methyl 2-methyl valerate |
| IUPAC | methyl (2S)-2-methylpentanoate |
| EINECS | 218-543-9 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C7 H14 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 130.18698000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00036653 |
| Nikkaji Number | J84.250H |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 213 methyl 2-methylpentanoate |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 09.549 methyl 2-methylvalerate |
| FEMA Number | 3707 |
| FDA | No 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 |
| Similar Items | note |
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 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 | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for methyl 2-methyl valerate usage levels up to | 3.0000 % 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
Natural Occurrence
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
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