FEMA 2721

FEMA 2721 Property

Boiling point:

139-140 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.888 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.404(lit.)

FEMA 

2721 | METHYL 4-METHYLVALERATE

Flash point:

103 °F

storage temp. 

Store at room temperature

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Liquid

Odor

at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fruity sweet banana pineapple cheese

Appearance

Colorless to light yellow Liquid

biological source

synthetic

Odor Type

fruity

JECFA Number

216

LogP

2.12

EPA Substance Registry System

Methyl 4-methylvalerate (2412-80-8)

Safety

Risk Statements 

10

Safety Statements 

16-27-36/37/39

RIDADR 

UN 3272 3/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.

P242Use only non-sparking tools.

P243Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

FEMA 2721 Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

Methyl 4-methylvalerate has a sweet, pineapple-like flavor. Prepared from isocapric acid and methanol at the boil in the presence of H2S04.

Chemical Properties

Methyl-4-methylvalerate has a sweet, pineapple-like flavor

Occurrence

Reported found in pineapple and strawberry

Uses

4-Methylvaleric Acid Methyl Ester is an odor active volatile component in strawberries.

Preparation

From isocapric acid and methanol at the boil in the presence of H2SO4

Definition

ChEBI: Methyl 4-methylpentanoate is a fatty acid methyl ester.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 50 ppm: fruity, sweet, banana, pineapple, apple-like with ripe, candy nuances.