Methyl Valerate
Aroma Chemical CAS 624-24-8
A sweet green fruity note with an apple and pineapple character and a soft nutty facet.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Green |
| Descriptor 3 | Apple |
Identification
| CAS Number | 624-24-8 |
| INCI Name | Methyl valerate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C6H12O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 116.16 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl pentanoate |
| InChIKey | HNBDRPTVWVGKBR-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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