W343706

3-Methylpentanoic acid

≥98%, FG

• Synonym(s): (±)-3-Methylvaleric acid
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂CH(CH₃)CH₂CO₂H
• CAS Number: 105-43-1
• Molecular Weight: 116.16
• FEMA Number: 3437
• Beilstein: 1720696
• EC Number: 203-297-7
• Council of Europe no.: 10149
• MDL number: MFCD00002729
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901705
• Flavis number: 8.056
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
• Assay: ≥98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.416 (lit.)
• bp: 196-198 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.93 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: cheese; pungent; sour
• SMILES string: CCC(C)CC(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-5(2)4-6(7)8/h5H,3-4H2,1-2H3,(H,7,8)
• InChI key: IGIDLTISMCAULB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• The olfactory coreceptor IR8a governs larval feces-mediated competition avoidance in a hawkmoth.: Discusses the ecological role of 3-Methylpentanoic acid in insect behavior, providing insights into its natural function in communication and survival strategies within ecosystems (Zhang et al., 2019).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H314
• Precautionary Statements: P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P310
• Hazard Classifications: Skin Corr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 185.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 85 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves