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2-Methylpentanoic acid

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

2-Methylvaleric acid, (±)-2-Methylvaleric acid, 2-Methylpentanoic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2CH(CH3)CO2H
CAS Number:
97-61-0
Molecular Weight:
116.16
FEMA Number:
2754
Council of Europe no.:
31
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
eCl@ss:
39021337
PubChem Substance ID:
24901311
Flavis number:
8.031
EC Number:
202-594-9
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00002671
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1720658
Organoleptic:
cheese; sour
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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bp

196-197 °C

density

0.916-0.923 g/mL at 25 °C, 0.931 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

cheese; sour

SMILES string

CCCC(C)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-4-5(2)6(7)8/h5H,3-4H2,1-2H3,(H,7,8)

InChI key

OVBFMEVBMNZIBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

biological source

synthetic

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FCC, FDA 21 CFR 172.515

assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.411

Quality Level

300, 400

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General description

2-Methylpentanoic acid is a volatile fatty acid which can be found in tobacco and milk.

Application

  • Effects of medium chain triglycerides on hepatic fatty acid oxidation in clofibrate-fed newborn piglets.: This study investigates the effects of medium chain triglycerides, including 2-Methylpentanoic acid, on hepatic fatty acid oxidation in newborn piglets, providing insights into metabolic regulation and potential nutritional applications (Zhao et al., 2023).

pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H314

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1C

Storage Class

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

199.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

93 °C - closed cup

ppe

Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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SHBS8521
SHBR8391
SHBP7662
SHBN9351
SHBN8453

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Characterization of Aroma?Active Compounds in Microwave Blanched Peanuts.
Schirack AV, et al.
Journal of Food Science, 71(9) (2006)
Aroma properties and thresholds of some branched?chain and other minor volatile fatty acids occurring in milkfat and meat lipids.
Brennand CP, et al.
Journal of Sensory Studies, 4(2), 105-120 (1989)
Effects of flue-curing and ageing on the volatile, neutral and acidic constituents of Virginia tobacco.
Wahlberg I, et al.
Phytochemistry, 16(8), 1217-1231 (1977)
Xiaoqing Cai et al.
Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, 19(12), 3831-3844 (2011-05-27)
Previous studies have indicated that the methylvalerate subunit of bleomycin (BLM) plays an important role in facilitating DNA cleavage by BLM and deglycoBLM. Eleven methylvalerate analogues have been synthesized and incorporated into deglycoBLM congeners by the use of solid-phase synthesis.
Z Suarez de Mata et al.
Archives of biochemistry and biophysics, 285(1), 158-165 (1991-02-15)
The condensation of two propionyl-CoA units or a propionyl-CoA with acetyl-CoA is required for the synthesis of 2-methylvalerate or 2-methylbutyrate, respectively, two of the major fermentation products of Ascaris anaerobic muscle metabolism. An enzyme that preferentially catalyzes the condensation of
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