2-METHYLVALERIC ACID Chemical Properties

Melting point:

-85°C

Boiling point:

196-197 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.931 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.414(lit.)

Flash point:

196 °F

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

C

Risk Statements 

34

Safety Statements 

26-36/37/39-45

RIDADR 

UN 3265 8/PG 2

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

YV7700000

Toxicity

rabbit,LD50,skin,2500mg/kg (2500mg/kg),Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 20, Pg. 763, 1982.

MSDS

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2-METHYLVALERIC ACID Usage And Synthesis

Definition

ChEBI: 2-methylvaleric acid is a methyl-branched fatty acid that is pentanoic acid which carries a methyl group at position 2. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a plant metabolite and a fragrance. It is a branched-chain saturated fatty acid, a methyl-branched fatty acid, a monocarboxylic acid and a short-chain fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-methylvalerate.

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