W270601

2-Methylheptanoic acid

≥97%

• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₄CH(CH₃)CO₂H
• CAS Number: 1188-02-9
• Molecular Weight: 144.21
• FEMA Number: 2706
• EC Number: 214-704-2
• Council of Europe no.: 2003
• MDL number: MFCD00142944
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901274
• Flavis number: 8.047
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: Halal; Kosher
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• Assay: ≥97%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.425 (lit.)
• bp: 140 °C/30 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 0.906 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: green; cheesy; waxy
• SMILES string: CCCCCC(C)C(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7(2)8(9)10/h7H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,9,10)
• InChI key: NKBWMBRPILTCRD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2-Methylheptanoic acid has been identified in honey.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): >230.0 °F
• Flash Point(C): > 110 °C
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves