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2-METHYL PENTANOIC ACID FCC

Technical Data Sheet
BRI Product Number: 478
BRI Product Name: 2-METHYL PENTANOIC ACID FCC
CAS Number: 97-61-0
FEMA Number: 2754
EU FLAVIS Number: 08.031
China GB Number: S0301
Molecular Weight: 116.16
Molecular Formula: C6H12O2


Synonyms:
  • 2-METHYL PENTANOIC ACID FCC,
  • 2-Methyl valeric acid,
  • 2-Methylpentanoic acid,
  • 2-Methylvaleric acid,
  • Pentanoic acid, 2-methyl-,
CAS Name: Pentanoic acid, 2-methyl-

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Odor Description: A sour, cheese-like aroma.
Fragrance Use: Could be used very sparingly in appropriate applications.
Recommended Fragrance Use Level: Traces
Tenacity on Blotter: > 4 hours
Taste Description: Buttery, creamy, slightly cheesy.
Flavor Use: Can be used for a variety of dairy flavors, especially aged cheese. Can also be used in some fruit flavors, especially strawberry, apple, and tropical flavors.
Recommended Flavor Use Level: 0.1 - 10 PPM

SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum Purity: 98.0%
Appearance: colorless to pale yellow liquid
Refractive Index: 1.411 : 1.416 at 20 deg C
Specific Gravity: 0.919 : 0.922 at 25 deg C
Additives: None

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Flash Point: 210 deg F (CC)
Boiling Point (approx): 196.50 C (EPI 4.0)
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water.
Log P: 1.980
Kosher: YES
Halal: YES
RIFM Monograph: YES
Natural: NO
Nature Identical: YES
Regulatory Status: TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(202-594-9) ENCS PICCS
Export Tariff Code: 2915.90.0000
Shipped as Dangerous Good: YES

PACKAGING AND STORAGE
Recommended Packaging: Glass or Plastic
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: 09/28/2017