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 |
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2-methylpent-4-enoic acid | |
NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 1575-74-2 |
Pubchem (cid): | 549519 |
Pubchem (sid): | 135020861 |
(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 |
ChemSpider: | View |
Apple Flavor & Fragrance | Bedoukian Research |
BOC Sciences | M&U International |
Penta International | Sigma-Aldrich |
Synerzine | TCI AMERICA |
M&U International LLC | Penta International Corporation |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 | |||
Click here to view publication 10 | |||
average usual ppm | average 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: | - | - |
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 View page or View pdf |
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 View page or View pdf |
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) View page or View pdf |
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) View page or View pdf |
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 View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):1575-74-2 |
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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 |