W275204

Methyl valerate

≥99%, FG

• Synonym(s): Methyl pentanoate
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₃CO₂CH₃
• CAS Number: 624-24-8
• Molecular Weight: 116.16
• FEMA Number: 2752
• Beilstein: 1741905
• EC Number: 210-838-0
• Council of Europe no.: 588
• MDL number: MFCD00009478
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901309
• Flavis number: 9.182

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• Assay: ≥99%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.397 (lit.)
• bp: 128 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.875 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: fruity; sweet
• SMILES string: CCCCC(=O)OC
• InChI: 1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-4-5-6(7)8-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: HNBDRPTVWVGKBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Methyl valerate is a volatile flavor compound found in acerola fruit, strawberry and pineapple.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226,H317
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Sens. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 84.2 °F
• Flash Point(C): 29 °C
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves