ETHYL 2-METHYL PENTANOATE

Technical Data Sheet
BRI Product Number:	438
BRI Product Name:	ETHYL 2-METHYL PENTANOATE
CAS Number:	39255-32-8
FEMA Number:	3488
EU FLAVIS Number:	09.526
China GB Number:	S0988
Molecular Weight:	144.21
Molecular Formula:	C8H16O2
Synonyms:	ETHYL 2-METHYL PENTANOATE, ETHYL 2-METHYL VALERATE, Ethyl 2-Methylpentanoate, Ethyl 2-methylvalerate, Manzanate, Pentanoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester,
CAS Name:	Pentanoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description:	A fruity, pineapple odor with natural connotations.
Fragrance Use:	For a sweet powerful pineapple note in fragrances.
Recommended Fragrance Use Level:	0.1% - 2%
Tenacity on Blotter:	> 4 hours
Taste Description:	Fruity, ripe strawberry, sweet pineapple with acidic, cheesy background.
Flavor Use:	Enhances a variety of fruit flavors, especially ripe strawberry and sweet pineapple.
Recommended Flavor Use Level:	1 - 20 PPM
SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Purity:	99.0%
Appearance:	colorless liquid
Refractive Index:	1.399 : 1.406 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity:	0.861 : 0.865 at 25 deg C
Additives:	None
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Flash Point:	105 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx):	157.09 C (EPI 4.0)
Solubility:	Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
Log P:	2.760
Kosher:	YES
Halal:	YES
RIFM Monograph:	YES
Natural:	NO
Nature Identical:	YES
Regulatory Status:	TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(254-384-1) ENCS PICCS
Export Tariff Code:	2915.90.0000
Shipped as Dangerous Good:	YES WHEN SHIPPED VIA AIR/OCEAN
PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Recommended Packaging:	Glass, Plastic, Aluminum or Phenolic Lined Steel
Shelf Life:	48 months from manufacture date(when stored as recommended)
Recommended Storage:	Store tightly sealed under inert gas in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Note:	BRI’s Products are not for use in tobacco products, e cigarettes, or any other nicotine delivery devices; nor for use in non-tobacco delivery mechanisms such as vaping devices.
Last Revised:	02/02/2017