Methyl valerate
ALDRICH/W275204 - ≥99%, FG
Synonym: Methyl pentanoate
CAS Number: 624-24-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H12O2
Molecular Weight: 116.16
EC Number: 210-838-0
MDL Number: MFCD00009478
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)3CO2CH3
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥99% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 128 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.875 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-4-5-6(7)8 |
InChI key | HNBDRPTVWVGKBR-UHFFFAOYSA |
organoleptic | fruity; sweet |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
SMILES string | CCCCC(=O)OC |
General description: | Methyl valerate is a volatile flavor compound found in acerola fruit, strawberry and pineapple. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 4, 9 kg in steel drum |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H226 |
Precautionary statements | P210 |
Hazard Codes | Xn |
Risk Statements | 10-20 |
Safety Statements | 7/9-16 |
RIDADR | UN 3272 3 / PGII |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | 84.2 °F |
Flash Point(C) | 29 °C |
Purity | ≥99% |
bp | 128 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.875 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2752 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |