Preferred name | methyl valerate |
Trivial Name | Methyl pentanoate |
Short Description | pentanoic acid, methyl ester |
Formula | C6 H12 O2 |
CAS Number | 624-24-8 |
FEMA Number | 2752 |
Flavis Number | 9.182 |
ECHA Number | 210-838-0 |
FDA UNII | ZW21JJJ9VN |
Nikkaji Number | J43.509K |
Beilstein Number | 1741905 |
MDL | MFCD00009478 |
COE Number | 588 |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 159 methyl valerate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 624-24-8 ; METHYL VALERATE |
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Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 624-24-8 |
Pubchem (cid): | 12206 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134977309 |
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Publications by Info | |
Volatile Flavor Components in Bogyojosaeng and Suhong Cultivars of Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) |
(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
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HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB31207 |
FooDB: | FDB003229 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2915.90.5050 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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Wikipedia: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 116.16004180908 |
Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.414 to 7.439 |
Refractive Index | 1.395 to 1.399 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 118 to 119°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 44 to 45°C @ 50 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 11.043 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Flash Point TCC Value | 22.22 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 1.96 |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
dipropylene glycol | Yes |
water, 5060 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
water | No |
Odor Type: Fruity | |
sweet, green, fruity, apple, pineapple, nutty, tutti frutti, juicy, bubble gum, sweaty, estery | |
General comment | At 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet green fruity apple pineapple nutty |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 26, No. 2, 40, (2001) | At 1.00 %. Sweet, tutti frutti, juicy bubble gum-like with a sweaty nuance. It lends a sweet estery, syrupy fruity background |
Flavor Type: Fruity | |
sweet, ripe, fruity, sweaty, dairy, cheesy | |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 26, No. 2, 40, (2001) | At 5.00 - 20.00 ppm. Sweet, ripe, fruity with sweaty dairy and cheese nuances |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Odor purposes | Apple , Citrus , Grape , Kiwi , Melon , Orange , Papaya , Pepper , Pineapple , Strawberry , Valerian , Woody |
Flavoring purposes | Valerian |
Other purposes | Dry |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xn - Harmful. | |
R 10 - Flammable. R 20 - Harmful by inhalation. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 07/09 - Keep container tightly closed and in well-ventilated place. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 23 - Do not breath vapour. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
None found. | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg (Moreno, 1978b) | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
inhalation-mouse LC50 6600 mg/m3/2H "Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure," Izmerov, N.F., et al., Moscow, Centre of International Projects, GKNT, 1982Vol. -, Pg. 88, 1982. inhalation-mammal (species unspecified) LC50 6600 mg/m3 Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 51(5), Pg. 61, 1986. |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
Recommendation for methyl valerate usage levels up to: | |||
2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 30.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 39.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 9.10000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 25.00000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 25.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 28.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 2, Revision 1 (FGE.02) : Branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and related esters of primary alcohols and straight-chain carboxylic acids and one straight-chain aldehyde from chemical groups 1 and 2 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):624-24-8 |
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :12206 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 3272 |
WGK Germany:2 |
methyl pentanoate |
Chemidplus:0000624248 |
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
RTECS:YV7750500 for cas# 624-24-8 |