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Methyl valerate

analytical standard

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Synonym(s):
Methyl pentanoate
Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3CO2CH3
CAS Number:
624-24-8
Molecular Weight:
116.16
Beilstein:
1741905
EC Number:
210-838-0
MDL number:
MFCD00009478
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
PubChem Substance ID:
329770352
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥99.8% (GC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.397 (lit.)
n20/D 1.398

bp

128 °C (lit.)

density

0.875 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

SMILES string

CCCCC(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-4-5-6(7)8-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3

InChI key

HNBDRPTVWVGKBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Methyl valerate is a methyl ester, which may find application as a surrogate component in the production of biodiesel.

Application

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Pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226,H317

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Sens. 1B

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

84.2 °F

Flash Point(C)

29 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

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Experiments and modeling of the autoignition of methyl pentanoate at low to intermediate temperatures and elevated pressures in a rapid compression machine
Weber.WB, et al.
Fuel: The Science and Technology of Fuel and Energy, 212, 479-486 (2018)

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