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:

1.98

Kosher:

YES

Halal:

YES

Regulatory Status:

TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(202-594-9) ENCS PICCS

RIFM Monograph:

YES

Natural:

Nature Identical:

YES

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:

Not for use in Tobacco or Nicotine delivery device applications and/or products

Last Revised:

09/28/2017