Name | Ethyl 2-methyl-4-pentenoate |
Synonyms | FEMA 3489 ethyl 2-methylpent-4-enoate ETHYL 2-METHYL-4-PENTENOATE Ethyl 2-methyl-4-pentenoate ethyl 2-methylpent-4-en-1-oate ethyl (2R)-2-methylpent-4-enoate ethyl (2S)-2-methylpent-4-enoate 2-methyl-4-pentenoicaciethylester 4-Pentenoicacid,2-methyl-,ethylester 2-METHYL-4-PENTENOIC ACID ETHYL ESTER 2-Methyl-4-pentenoic acid ethyl ester 4-Pentenoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester |
CAS | 53399-81-8 |
EINECS | 258-520-0 |
InChI | InChI=1/C8H14O2/c1-4-6-7(3)8(9)10-5-2/h4,7H,1,5-6H2,2-3H3/t7-/m1/s1 |
Molecular Formula | C8H14O2 |
Molar Mass | 142.2 |
Density | 0.873 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | -65.52°C (estimate) |
Boling Point | 153-155 °C (lit.) |
Flash Point | 105°F |
JECFA Number | 351 |
Vapor Presure | 3.25mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | clear liquid |
Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
BRN | 1753406 |
Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.417(lit.) |
MDL | MFCD00010235 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Boiling point 153~155 °c or 64 °c (2666Pa), flash point 40.5 °c. Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol and non-volatile oils. It has Ester aroma, fruit aroma, tropical fruit (banana, pineapple-like) aroma. Not found in nature. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 10 - Flammable |
Safety Description | 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. |
UN IDs | UN 3272 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29161900 |
Hazard Note | Irritant |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | III |
FEMA | 3489 | ETHYL 2-METHYL-4-PENTENOATE |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): alcoholic beverage 0.5; Cold drinks, puddings and dairy products are 1.0. Candy 3.0; Gum sugar 5.0. |
use | GB 2760-96 specifies edible spices that are allowed to be used. Flavors for chewing gum, tropical fruit products and ice cream with candied fruit. |