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W246204

Sigma-Aldrich

Ethyl valerate

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

Ethyl pentanoate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3COOC2H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.18
FEMA Number:
2462
Beilstein:
1744680
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
465
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.147
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.401 (lit.)

bp

144-145 °C (lit.)

density

0.875 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

apple; green; fruity; pineapple; sweet

SMILES string

CCCCC(=O)OCC

InChI

1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-5-6-7(8)9-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3

InChI key

ICMAFTSLXCXHRK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Ethyl valerate is commonly used as a green apple flavor in food industry.

Pictograms

Flame

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Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

93.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

34 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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