ethyl (S)-2-hydroxy-4-methyl pentanoate
ethyl L-leucate
Identification
| Name | ethyl (S)-2-hydroxy-4-methyl pentanoate |
| CAS Number | 60856-85-1 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H16 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 160.21312000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD18379413 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 197.40 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.097000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 165.00 °F. TCC ( 74.00 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.223 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| 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 | fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for ethyl (S)-2-hydroxy-4-methyl pentanoate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
ethyl (2S)-2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate
ethyl (S)-2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate
(S)-(-)-
ethyl leucate
L-
ethyl leucate
laevo-
ethyl leucate
ethyl L-leucate
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