Name | ethyl 3-methylpentanoate |
Synonyms | FEMA 3679 FEMA NUMBER 3679 ETHYL 3-METHYLVALERATE Ethyl 3-methylvalerate ethyl 3-methylpentanoate ETHYL 3-METHYLPENTANOATE Ethyl beta-methylvalerate 3-methyl-pentanoicaciethylester 3-Methylvaleric acid ethyl ester Valeric acid, 3-methyl-, ethyl ester Pentanoic acid, 3-methyl-, ethyl ester |
CAS | 5870-68-8 |
EINECS | 227-524-4 |
InChI | InChI=1/C8H16O2/c1-4-7(3)6-8(9)10-5-2/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3 |
Molecular Formula | C8H16O2 |
Molar Mass | 144.21 |
Density | 0.87 |
Boling Point | 158-159°C |
Flash Point | 75°C/50mm |
JECFA Number | 215 |
Vapor Presure | 2.91mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | clear liquid |
Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | 1.4070 |
MDL | MFCD00041390 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid. The aroma was similar to pineapple and blue-green. Boiling point 152 °c. Natural products are found in litchi, melon, and lime. |
Risk Codes | 10 - Flammable |
Safety Description | 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. |
UN IDs | 3272 |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | III |
FEMA | 3679 | ETHYL 3-METHYLPENTANOATE |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): baked goods, cold drinks, pudding, non-alcoholic beverages, alcoholic beverages, breakfast cereals, fruit ice, imitation dairy products, Hard Candy, all 0.1; Soft candy, frosting, pectin, all 0.5. |
Use | food flavor. Mainly used for fruit flavor. |