4-methyl valeric acid
4-methylpentanoic acid

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Name: 4-methylpentanoic acid CAS Number: 646-07-1 3D/inchi ECHA EINECS - REACH Pre-Reg: 211-464-0 FDA UNII: 4G4U8JA28T Nikkaji Web: J1.720E Beilstein Number: 1741912 MDL: MFCD00002803 CoE Number: 10150 XlogP3-AA: 1.40 (est) Molecular Weight: 116.16004000 Formula: C6 H12 O2 BioActivity Summary: listing NMR Predictor: Predict (works with chrome, Edge or firefox) Category:flavoring agents   US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information: Google Scholar: Search Google Books: Search Google Scholar: with word "volatile" Search Google Scholar: with word "flavor" Search Google Scholar: with word "odor" Search Perfumer and Flavorist: Search Google Patents: Search US Patents: Search EU Patents: Search Pubchem Patents: Search PubMed: Search NCBI: Search JECFA Food Flavoring: 264 4-methylpentanoic acid DG SANTE Food Flavourings: 08.057 4-methylvaleric acid FEMA Number: 3463 4-methylpentanoic acid FDA: No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances FDA Mainterm (SATF): 646-07-1 ; 4-METHYLPENTANOIC ACID   Physical Properties: Appearance: colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) Assay: 98.00 to 100.00 Food Chemicals Codex Listed: Yes Specific Gravity: 0.91900 to 0.92300 @ 25.00 °C. Pounds per Gallon - (est).: 7.647 to 7.680 Refractive Index: 1.41200 to 1.41700 @ 20.00 °C. Melting Point: -33.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg Boiling Point: 199.00 to 201.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg Boiling Point: 125.00 to 126.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg Vapor Pressure: 0.131000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) Flash Point: 207.00 °F. TCC ( 97.22 °C. ) logP (o/w): 1.560 (est) Soluble in:   alcohol   water, 5266 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Insoluble in:   water   Organoleptic Properties: Odor Type: cheesy Odor Strength:medium , recommend smelling in a 1.00 % solution or less Substantivity: > 24 hour(s) at 100.00 % pungent cheesy Odor Description:at 1.00 % in propylene glycol. pungent cheese Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found). Bedoukian Research 4-METHYL PENTANOIC ACID ≥98.0%, FCC, Kosher Odor Description:pungent, cheese-like Taste Description:cheesy Used primarily in cheese flavors.   Cosmetic Information: None found   Suppliers: Apple Flavor & Fragrance 4-Methyl pentanoic acid Bedoukian Research 4-METHYL PENTANOIC ACID sds ≥98.0%, FCC, Kosher Odor: pungent, cheese-like Flavor: cheesy Used primarily in cheese flavors. Beijing Lys Chemicals 4-Methylvaleric acid BOC Sciences For experimental / research use only. 4-METHYL PENTANOIC ACID FCC 98.0% EMD Millipore For experimental / research use only. 4-Methyl pentanoic acid sds Inoue Perfumery isoHEXANOIC ACID Natural Advantage Goat Acid Nat (4-Methylpentanoic Acid) Flavor: cheesy, pungent, sour Riverside Aromatics LTD.is the exclusive distributor for Europe in UK for any non-US based inquiries Penta International 4-METHYL VALERIC ACID NATURAL Penta International 4-METHYL VALERIC ACID R C Treatt & Co Ltd 4-Methylpentanoic acid Riverside Aromatics 4-METHYLPENTANOIC ACID, NATURAL Seqens 4-Methyl Valerianic Acid Shanghai Vigen Fine Chemical 4-Methyl Pentanoic Acid Sigma-Aldrich 4-Methylpentanoic acid, ≥98%, FCC, FG sds Odor: cheese Certified Food Grade Products Synerzine 4-Methylpentanoic Acid TCI AMERICA For experimental / research use only. 4-Methylvaleric Acid >97.0%(GC) sds Tianjin Danjun International 4-Methyl valeric acid United International 4-Methylvaleric acid WholeChem 4-Methylvaleric acid   Safety Information: Preferred SDS: View European information : Most important hazard(s): C - Corrosive. R 21 - Harmful in contact with skin. R 34 - Causes burns. R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S 45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately.   Hazards identification   Classification of the substance or mixture GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) None found. GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements   Pictogram   Hazard statement(s) None found. Precautionary statement(s) None found. Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: oral-rat LD50 2050 mg/kg Union Carbide Data Sheet. Vol. 2/4/1959 Dermal Toxicity: skin-rabbit LD50 1050 uL/kg Union Carbide Data Sheet. Vol. 2/4/1959 Inhalation Toxicity: Not determined   Safety in Use Information: Category: flavoring agents Recommendation for 4-methyl valeric acid usage levels up to:   not for fragrance use.   Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library publication number: 9 Click here to view publication 9   average usual ppm average maximum ppm baked goods: - 40.00000 beverages(nonalcoholic): - 10.00000 beverages(alcoholic): - - breakfast cereal: - - cheese: - - chewing gum: - 10.00000 condiments / relishes: - 40.00000 confectionery froastings: - 2.00000 egg products: - - fats / oils: - - fish products: - - frozen dairy: - 10.00000 fruit ices: - 10.00000 gelatins / puddings: - - granulated sugar: - - gravies: - 20.00000 hard candy: - - imitation dairy: - - instant coffee / tea: - - jams / jellies: - - meat products: - 20.00000 milk products: - 40.00000 nut products: - - other grains: - - poultry: - - processed fruits: - - processed vegetables: - - reconstituted vegetables: - - seasonings / flavors: - 20.00000 snack foods: - - soft candy: - - soups: - 20.00000 sugar substitutes: - - sweet sauces: - -   Safety References: EPI System: View AIDS Citations:Search Cancer Citations:Search Toxicology Citations:Search EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):646-07-1 EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :12587 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data WISER:UN 3265 WGK Germany:3 4-methylpentanoic acid Chemidplus:0000646071 RTECS:NR2975000 for cas# 646-07-1   References:   4-methylpentanoic acid NIST Chemistry WebBook: Search Inchi Canada Domestic Sub. 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Notes: Found in bananas and lime oil Isocaproic acid, a metabolite of 20 alpha-hydroxycholesterol (PMID 14446007) and is an important metabolite in early placentas enabling the convertion from cholesterol to pregnenolone to Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) (PMID 11972299)