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2-methyl-4-pentenoic acid

Chemical Structure

General Material Information

Preferred name 2-methyl-4-pentenoic acid
Trivial Name 2-Methyl-4-pentenoic acid
Short Description 4-pentenoic acid, 2-methyl-
Formula C6 H10 O2
CAS Number 1575-74-2
Deleted CAS Number 53729-46-7
FEMA Number 3511
Flavis Number 8.059
ECHA Number 216-404-7
FDA UNII 29HK385L3G
Nikkaji Number J206.813C
MDL MFCD00015570
COE Number 10148
xLogP3-AA 1.40 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 355 2-methyl-4-pentenoic acid
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 1575-74-2 ; 2-METHYL-4-PENTENOIC ACID
Synonyms
  • 2-methyl 4-pentenoic acid
  • 2-methyl pent-4-en-1-oic acid
  • 2-methyl pent-4-enoic acid
  • 2-methyl-4-pentenoicacid
  • 2-methylpent-4-en-1-oic acid
  • 2-methylpent-4-enoic acid
  • 4-pentenoic acid, 2-methyl-
  • 2-methylpent-4-enoic acid
  • 4-Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl-
  • (±)-2-Methyl-4-pentenoic acid
  • α-Methyl-4-pentenoic acid

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Other Information

(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
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB31158
FooDB:FDB003172
Export Tariff Code:2916.19.3000
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PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 114.14409637451
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.855 to 7.955
Refractive Index 1.426 to 1.436 @ 20 °C
Vapor Pressure 0.237 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density 1
Flash Point TCC Value 98.89 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 1.338 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, slightly Yes
water, 6999 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Cheesy
fruity, cheesy
Odor strength medium , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less
Substantivity > 8 hour(s) at 100.00 %
General comment At 10.00 % in propylene glycol. fruity cheese
Flavor Type: Creamy
creamy, strawberry, jammy
General comment Creamy strawberry jam
Strawberry jam and dairy flavors. Creamy mouth feel, with strawberry jam notes

Potential Uses

Applications
Flavoring purposes Cheese, Dairy

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
C - Corrosive.
R 22 - Harmful if swallowed.
R 34 - Causes burns.
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
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.
S 45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately.
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
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavoring agents
Recommendation for 2-methyl-4-pentenoic acid usage levels up to:
not for fragrance use.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): ND (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: 10
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: --
beverages(nonalcoholic): --
beverages(alcoholic): -1.00000
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: -5.00000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: -5.00000
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -2.00000
fruit ices: -2.00000
gelatins / puddings: -2.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: --
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: --
milk products: -2.00000
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: --
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --

Safety references

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):

Opinion of the Scientific Panel on food additives, flavourings, processing aids and materials in contact with food (AFC) related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 6 (FGE.06): Straight-and branched-chain aliphatic unsatured primary alcohols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and esters from chemical groups 1 and 4
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Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) on a request from the Commission related to Flavouring Group Evaluation 5: Esters of 23 branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and of one secondary alcohol, and 24 branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1, 2, and 5
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 6, Revision 1 (FGE.06Rev1) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 5, Revision 1 (FGE.05Rev1):Esters of branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and of one secondary alcohol, and branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids from chemical groups 1, 2, and 5 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) [1] - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 5, Revision 2 (FGE.05Rev2): Branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids and esters of these with aliphatic saturated alcohols from chemical groups 1, 2, 3 and 5
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):1575-74-2
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :549519
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 3265
WGK Germany:3
2-methylpent-4-enoic acid
Chemidplus:0001575742