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A5605312

Methyl Isovalerate , >98.0%(GC) , 556-24-1

CAS NO.:556-24-1

Empirical Formula: C6H12O2

Molecular Weight: 116.16

MDL number: MFCD00042866

EINECS: 209-117-3

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -91°C (estimate)
Boiling point: 114-115 °C (lit.)
Density  0.881 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.393(lit.)
FEMA  2753 | METHYL ISOVALERATE
Flash point: 58 °F
solubility  soluble in Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate
color  Colorless to Almost colorless
Specific Gravity 0.88
Odor at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. strong apple fruity pineapple
Odor Type fruity
Odor Threshold 0.0022ppm
Water Solubility  insoluble
Merck  14,6093
JECFA Number 195
BRN  1699922
LogP 1.59

Description and Uses

Methyl isovalerate has a strong, pungent, apple-like odor and a bitter flavor. It may be prepared by esterification of isovaleric acid with methyl alcohol at the boil in the presence of concentrated H2SON4.

Isovaleric Acid Methyl Ester is a volatile compound found in Albion and Juliette strawberry fruits that contributes to the flavor of the fruit.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H225
Precautionary statements  P210
Hazard Codes  F
Risk Statements  11
Safety Statements  16
RIDADR  UN 2400 3/PG 2
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  NY1510000
13
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29159000

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