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W272108

Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl 4-methylvalerate

≥97%

Synonym(s):

Methyl isocaproate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2CH2CO2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.18
FEMA Number:
2721
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
322
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.432
NACRES:
NA.21
Organoleptic:
banana; fruity; pineapple; sweet
biological source:
synthetic

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

Assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.404 (lit.)

bp

139-140 °C (lit.)

density

0.888 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Organoleptic

banana; fruity; pineapple; sweet

SMILES string

COC(=O)CCC(C)C

InChI

1S/C7H14O2/c1-6(2)4-5-7(8)9-3/h6H,4-5H2,1-3H3

InChI key

KBCOVKHULBZKNY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

102.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

39 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

W272108-4KG:
W272108-100G:4548173972343
W272108-1KG:
W272108-BULK:
W272108-VAR:
W272108-SAMPLE:


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