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Sigma-Aldrich

2-Methylpentanoic acid

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

2-Methylvaleric acid, (±)-2-Methylvaleric acid, 2-Methylpentanoic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2CH(CH3)CO2H
CAS Number:
97-61-0
Molecular Weight:
116.16
FEMA Number:
2754
Beilstein:
1720658
EC Number:
202-594-9
Council of Europe no.:
31
MDL number:
MFCD00002671
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
eCl@ss:
39021337
PubChem Substance ID:
24901311
Flavis number:
8.031
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.411
n20/D 1.414 (lit.)

bp

196-197 °C (lit.)
196-197 °C

density

0.916-0.923 g/mL at 25 °C
0.931 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; sour

SMILES string

CCCC(C)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-4-5(2)6(7)8/h5H,3-4H2,1-2H3,(H,7,8)

InChI key

OVBFMEVBMNZIBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

2-Methylpentanoic acid is a volatile fatty acid which can be found in tobacco and milk.

Application

  • Effects of medium chain triglycerides on hepatic fatty acid oxidation in clofibrate-fed newborn piglets.: This study investigates the effects of medium chain triglycerides, including 2-Methylpentanoic acid, on hepatic fatty acid oxidation in newborn piglets, providing insights into metabolic regulation and potential nutritional applications (Zhao et al., 2023).

Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H314

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1C

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

199.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

93 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Characterization of Aroma?Active Compounds in Microwave Blanched Peanuts.
Schirack AV, et al.
Journal of Food Science, 71(9) (2006)
Aroma properties and thresholds of some branched?chain and other minor volatile fatty acids occurring in milkfat and meat lipids.
Brennand CP, et al.
Journal of Sensory Studies, 4(2), 105-120 (1989)
Effects of flue-curing and ageing on the volatile, neutral and acidic constituents of Virginia tobacco.
Wahlberg I, et al.
Phytochemistry, 16(8), 1217-1231 (1977)
Z Suarez de Mata et al.
Archives of biochemistry and biophysics, 285(1), 158-165 (1991-02-15)
The condensation of two propionyl-CoA units or a propionyl-CoA with acetyl-CoA is required for the synthesis of 2-methylvalerate or 2-methylbutyrate, respectively, two of the major fermentation products of Ascaris anaerobic muscle metabolism. An enzyme that preferentially catalyzes the condensation of
Xiaoqing Cai et al.
Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, 19(12), 3831-3844 (2011-05-27)
Previous studies have indicated that the methylvalerate subunit of bleomycin (BLM) plays an important role in facilitating DNA cleavage by BLM and deglycoBLM. Eleven methylvalerate analogues have been synthesized and incorporated into deglycoBLM congeners by the use of solid-phase synthesis.
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