2-Methylpentanal
Aroma Chemical CAS 123-15-9
An ethereal fruity green note.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Fresh |
| Descriptor 3 | Herbal |
Identification
| CAS Number | 123-15-9 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C6H12O |
| Mol. Weight | 100.16 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-methylpentanal |
| InChIKey | FTZILAQGHINQQR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
2-formyl pentane, 2-formylpentane, 2-methyl pentaldehyde, 2-methyl pentanal, alpha-methyl pentanal, 2-methyl valeric aldehyde, 2-methylpentaldehyde, a-methylpentanal, 2-methylvaleraldehyde, a-methylvaleraldehyde, 2-methylvaleric aldehyde, pentanal, 2-methyl-, valeraldehyde, 2-methyl-
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 119.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 16.67 °C |
| Density | 0.80800 |
| Refractive Index | 1.39800 |
| Vapor Pressure | 16.915001 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.777 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 3930 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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