2-Methylpentanoic acid
ALDRICH/W275409 - ≥98%, FCC, FG
Synonym: 2-Methylvaleric acid; (±)-2-Methylvaleric acid; 2-Methylpentanoic acid
CAS Number: 97-61-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H12O2
Molecular Weight: 116.16
EC Number: 202-594-9
MDL Number: MFCD00002671
Linear Formula: CH3CH2CH2CH(CH3)CO2H
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥98% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 196-197 °C |
| 196-197 °C (lit.) | |
| density | 0.916-0.923 g/mL at 25 °C |
| 0.931 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) | |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-4-5(2)6(7 |
| InChI key | OVBFMEVBMNZIBR-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | cheese; sour |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| n |
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| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | CCCC(C)C(O)=O |
| 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 ![]() |
| General description: | 2-Methylpentanoic acid is a volatile fatty acid which can be found in tobacco and milk. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 5 kg in poly drum |
| Symbol | GHS05 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H314 |
| Precautionary statements | P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P363 - P405 |
| Hazard Codes | C |
| Risk Statements | 34 |
| Safety Statements | 26-27-36/37/39-45 |
| RIDADR | UN 3265 8 / PGII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 199.4 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 93 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| 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.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2754 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |


