| 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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| NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
| 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 |
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| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| Golm Metabolome Database: | Search |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB31207 |
| FooDB: | FDB003229 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2915.90.5050 |
| Typical G.C. | |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
| ChemSpider: | View |
| 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 |
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| 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 | |
| Pictogram | |
| 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 |
| EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
| 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 |