Name | Methyl pentanoate |
Synonyms | Methyl valerate Methyl pentanoate methyl n-valerate methyl valerianate RARECHEM AL BF 0163 METHYL VALERATE OEKANAL VALERIC ACID METHYL ESTER n-valeric acid methyl ester N-VALERIC ACID METHYL ESTER PENTANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER METHYL VALERATE, STANDARD FOR GC |
CAS | 624-24-8 |
EINECS | 210-838-0 |
InChI | InChI=1/C6H12O2/c1-3-4-5-6(7)8-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3 |
Molecular Formula | C6H12O2 |
Molar Mass | 116.16 |
Density | 0.875 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | -91°C |
Boling Point | 128 °C (lit.) |
Flash Point | 72°F |
JECFA Number | 159 |
Water Solubility | 3.5g/L at 20℃ |
Solubility | 5g/l |
Vapor Presure | 19.33hPa at 20℃ |
Appearance | Liquid |
Specific Gravity | 0.892 (20/4℃) |
Color | Clear colorless |
BRN | 1741905 |
Storage Condition | Flammables area |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.397(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Boiling Point: 126.5 water-soluble:<0.1g/100 mL at 22 C flash point: 22 density: 0.894 Appearance: yellowish oily liquid |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R20 - Harmful by inhalation R2017/10/20 - |
Safety Description | S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S7/9 - S2007/9/16 - |
UN IDs | UN 3272 3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | YV7750500 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29156000 |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | II |
FEMA | 2752 | METHYL VALERATE |
olfactory Threshold | 0.0022ppm |
LogP | 2.25 at 25℃ |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): Soft drink 9.1; Cold drink 25.0; Candy 28.0; Baked product 39.0. FDA(§ 172.515,2000): moderate limits. |
Use | solvent. Standard for gas chromatographic analysis. Organic Synthesis. Preparation of spices. |
category | flammable liquid |
toxicity grade | poisoning |
Acute toxicity | inhalation-mouse LC50: 6600 mg/m3/2 h |
flammability hazard characteristics | in case of open flame, high temperature, flammable oxidant; Combustion stimulus smoke |
storage and transportation characteristics | The warehouse is ventilated and dried at low temperature; Stored separately from oxidants and acids |
extinguishing agent | dry powder, dry sand, carbon dioxide, foam |
Occupational Standard | sel 1 mg/m3 |