FEMA 2721 Chemical Properties

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

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Liquid

Odor

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

Odor Type

fruity

JECFA Number

216

LogP

2.12

EPA Substance Registry System

Methyl 4-methylvalerate (2412-80-8)

Safety Information

Risk Statements 

10

Safety Statements 

16-27-36/37/39

RIDADR 

UN 3272 3/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

MSDS

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FEMA 2721 Usage And Synthesis

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.

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