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Sigma-Aldrich

4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid sodium salt

97%

Synonym(s):

Sodium 4-methyl-2-oxovalerate, α-Ketoisocaproic acid sodium salt, 4-Methyl-2-oxopentanoic acid sodium salt, 4-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid sodium salt, Ketoleucine sodium salt

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2COCOONa
CAS Number:
4502-00-5
Molecular Weight:
152.12
FEMA Number:
3871
Beilstein:
4239297
EC Number:
224-816-3
MDL number:
MFCD00064193
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
329830665
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Assay

97%

mp

275 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

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food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

buttery

SMILES string

[Na+].CC(C)CC(=O)C([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C6H10O3.Na/c1-4(2)3-5(7)6(8)9;/h4H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9);/q;+1/p-1

InChI key

IXFAZKRLPPMQEO-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

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