ethyl 2-hydroxy-4-methylvalerate Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

185 °C

Density 

0.97

refractive index 

1.4220 to 1.4260

storage temp. 

Storage temp. 2-8°C

pka

13.21±0.20(Predicted)

form 

clear liquid

color 

Colorless to Almost colorless

Odor

at 100.00 %. fresh blackberry

Odor Type

fruity

InChI

InChI=1S/C8H16O3/c1-4-11-8(10)7(9)5-6(2)3/h6-7,9H,4-5H2,1-3H3

InChIKey

QRHOWVDPHIXNEN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C(OCC)(=O)C(O)CC(C)C

LogP

1.333 (est)

CAS DataBase Reference

10348-47-7

Safety Information

HS Code 

2918199890

ethyl 2-hydroxy-4-methylvalerate Usage And Synthesis

Uses

Ethyl2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate has a fruity odor and is commonly used as a flavoring agent in the food and beverage industry. In addition, it can be used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various organic compounds, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its unique chemical properties make it an important ingredient in a variety of industrial processes, including the production of cosmetics and personal care products.

Definition

ChEBI: Ethyl 2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate is a fatty acid ester.

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