2-Methylpentyl 2-Methylvalerate
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 90397-38-9
A clean fruity note with a sweet pear character and a soft jasmine facet. Oily and natural, it adds a fruity floralcy to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Green |
| Descriptor 3 | Pear |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 16 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 90397-38-9 |
| INCI Name | 2-methylpentyl 2-methylvalerate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H24O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 200.32 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-methylpentyl 2-methylpentanoate |
| InChIKey | UMFWRNLJDQMTFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
2-methyl pentanoic acid 2-methyl pentyl ester, 2-methyl pentyl 2-methyl pentanoate, 2-methyl pentyl 2-methyl valerate, 2-methyl-2-methyl valeryl valerianate, 2-methylpentyl 2-methylpentanoate, 2-methylpentyl2-methylpentanoate, pear valerate, pentanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-methylpentyl ester, peranat
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 113 °C @ 21 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 81.11 °C |
| Density | 0.85600 |
| Refractive Index | 1.42000 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.104000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.549 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 4.696 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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