Methyl valerate
SIAL/94560 - analytical standard
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
application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics flavors and fragrances food and beverages personal care |
assay | ≥99.8% (GC) |
bp | 128 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.875 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
InChI | 1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-4-5-6(7)8 |
InChI key | HNBDRPTVWVGKBR-UHFFFAOYSA |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
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shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | CCCCC(=O)OC |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
HPLC: suitable |
Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
General description: | Methyl valerate is a methyl ester, which may find application as a surrogate component in the production of biodiesel. |
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 | ≥99.8% (GC) |
bp | 128 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.875 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
UNSPSC | 85151701 |