| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
2-METHYLVALERIC ACID | [CAS]
22160-39-0 | [Synonyms]
FEMA 2754
FEMA NUMBER 2754
RARECHEM AL BE 0135
METHYLPROPYLACETIC ACID
2-METHYL-N-VALERIC ACID
2-METHYL-N-PENTANOIC ACID
N-PENTANE-2-CARBOXYLIC ACID | [EINECS(EC#)]
684-233-9 | [Molecular Formula]
C6H12O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00002671 | [MOL File]
22160-39-0.mol | [Molecular Weight]
116.16 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Melting point ]
-85°C | [Boiling point ]
196-197 °C(lit.) | [density ]
0.931 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) | [refractive index ]
n20/D 1.414(lit.) | [Fp ]
196 °F |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
C | [Risk Statements ]
34 | [Safety Statements ]
26-36/37/39-45 | [RIDADR ]
UN 3265 8/PG 2 | [WGK Germany ]
3 | [RTECS ]
YV7700000 | [Toxicity]
rabbit,LD50,skin,2500mg/kg (2500mg/kg),Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 20, Pg. 763, 1982. |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Definition]
ChEBI: 2-methylvaleric acid is a methyl-branched fatty acid that is pentanoic acid which carries a methyl group at position 2. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a plant metabolite and a fragrance. It is a branched-chain saturated fatty acid, a methyl-branched fatty acid, a monocarboxylic acid and a short-chain fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-methylvalerate. |
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