ethyl (S)-2-hydroxy-4-methyl pentanoate

General Material Information

Trivial Name	ethyl (S)-2-hydroxy-4-methyl pentanoate
Short Description	ethyl L-leucate
Formula	C8 H16 O3
CAS Number	60856-85-1
FDA UNII	Search
MDL	MFCD18379413
NMR Predictor	External link
Synonyms	ethyl (2S)-2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate ethyl (S)-2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate (S)-(-)- ethyl leucate L- ethyl leucate laevo- ethyl leucate ethyl L-leucate

(IUPAC):	Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
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(IUPAC):	Periodic Table of the Elements
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Material listed in food chemical codex	No
Molecular weight	160.21311950684
Vapor Pressure	0.097 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value	74 °C TCC
logP (o/w)	1.223 est
Solubility
alcohol	Yes
water, 2.019e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)	Yes
water	No


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:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Category:
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 ethyl (S)-2-hydroxy-4-methyl pentanoate flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

ethyl (2S)-2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate