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Methyl Valerate

Aroma Chemical CAS 624-24-8

A sweet green fruity note with an apple and pineapple character and a soft nutty facet.

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Odor profile

Descriptor 1 Fruity
Descriptor 2 Green
Descriptor 3 Apple

Identification

CAS Number624-24-8
INCI NameMethyl valerate
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC6H12O2
Mol. Weight116.16
IUPAC Namemethyl pentanoate
InChIKeyHNBDRPTVWVGKBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms

methyl pentanoate, methyl valerianate, methyl-valerate, pentanoic acid methyl ester, pentanoic acid, methyl ester, valeric acid methyl ester, valeric acid, methyl ester

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 118.00 °C
Flash Point 22.22 °C
Density 0.89000
Refractive Index 1.39500
Vapor Pressure 11.043000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est)
LogP 1.960
Solubility alcohol; dipropylene glycol; water, 5060 mg/L @ 25 C (exp)
Appearance colorless clear liquid

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