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Methyl isovalerate

analytical standard

• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂CHCH₂COOCH₃
• CAS Number: 556-24-1
• Molecular Weight: 116.16
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 1699922
• EC Number: 209-117-3
• MDL number: MFCD00042866
• UNSPSC Code: 85151701
• PubChem Substance ID: 329755355
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• assay: ≥99.0% (GC)
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• refractive index: n20/D 1.393 (lit.); n20/D 1.393
• bp: 114-115 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.881 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): cleaning products; cosmetics; flavors and fragrances; food and beverages; personal care
• format: neat
• SMILES string: COC(=O)CC(C)C
• InChI: 1S/C6H12O2/c1-5(2)4-6(7)8-3/h5H,4H2,1-3H3
• InChI key: OQAGVSWESNCJJT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Methyl isovalerate is a flavoring agent, synthesized via esterification of isovaleric acid with methyl alcohol at the boil in concentrated sulfuric acid.[1]

Application

Methyl isovalerate may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in raw rubber materials using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry.[2]

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS02
• signalword: Danger
• hcodes: H225
• pcodes: P210
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 2
• Storage Class: 3 - Flammable liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: 57.9 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 14.4 °C - closed cup
• ppe: Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter