94560

Methyl valerate

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): Methyl pentanoate
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₃CO₂CH₃
• CAS Number: 624-24-8
• Molecular Weight: 116.16
• Beilstein: 1741905
• EC Number: 210-838-0
• MDL number: MFCD00009478
• UNSPSC Code: 85151701
• PubChem Substance ID: 329770352
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥99.8% (GC)
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• refractive index: n20/D 1.397 (lit.); n20/D 1.398
• bp: 128 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.875 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): cleaning products; cosmetics; flavors and fragrances; food and beverages; personal care
• format: neat
• SMILES string: CCCCC(=O)OC
• InChI: 1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-4-5-6(7)8-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: HNBDRPTVWVGKBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Methyl valerate is a methyl ester, which may find application as a surrogate component in the production of biodiesel.

Application

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

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Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226 - H317
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Sens. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 84.2 °F
• Flash Point(C): 29 °C
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves