ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-methyl valerate
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IUPAC name :ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylpentanoate
InChI :InChI=1/C8H16O3/c1-4-6(3)7(9)8(10)11-5-2/h6-7,9H,4-5H2,1-3H3
InChIKey :TXLBCYISDOYPIH-UHFFFAOYAW
SMILES :CC(CC)C(O)C(=O)OCC
cas number :24323-38-4
fema number :4269
jecfa number :1652
molar refractivity :42.33 ± 0.3 cm3
parachor :386.6 ± 4.0 cm3
index of refraction :1.434 ± 0.02
surface tension :32.1 ± 3.0 dyne/cm
density :0.986 ± 0.06 g/cm3
polarizability :16.78 ± 0.5 10-24cm3
molecular weight : 160.2108400 (IUPAC)
formula :C8 H16 O3
NMR Predictor :Predict
 
 
export tariff code :unspecified
fda reg :unspecified

organoleptics :
odor type :fruity
odor strength :medium ,
recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less
odor description:
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol.  
fruity berry

properties :
appearence :colorless clear liquid
assay : 96.00 to 100.00 %   
Food Chemicals Codex Listed :No
specific gravity :0.92200 to 0.93000 @ 25.00 °C.
pounds per gallon - calc. : 7.672 to 7.739
refractive index :1.42200 to 1.42900 @ 20.00 °C.
boiling point : 204.00 to 206.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
flash point : 165.00  °F.  TCC  ( 73.89 °C. )
logP (o/w) : 1.22

safety :
Oral Toxicity(LD50) :
  Not determined
Dermal Toxicity(LD50) :
  Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity(LC50) :
  Not determined
 

safety in use :
 
recommendation for ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-methyl valerate fragrance usage levels up to :
  3.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
 
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 on the "LIBRARY" link.
publication number : 23
 average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods : --
beverages(nonalcoholic) : 10.0000025.00000
beverages(alcoholic) : 10.0000025.00000
breakfast cereal : 10.0000030.00000
cheese : --
chewing gum : 20.00000100.00000
condiments / relishes : --
confectionery froastings : --
egg products : --
fats / oils : --
fish products : --
frozen dairy : 5.0000020.00000
fruit ices : 5.0000020.00000
gelatins / puddings : 10.0000025.00000
granulated sugar : --
gravies : --
hard candy : 20.0000050.00000
imitation dairy : --
instant coffee / tea : 10.0000025.00000
jams / jellies : --
meat products : --
milk products : --
nut products : --
other grains : --
poultry : --
processed fruits : 5.0000020.00000
processed vegetables : --
reconstituted vegetables : --
seasonings / flavors : --
snack foods : --
soft candy : 10.0000025.00000
soups : --
sugar substitutes : --
sweet sauces : --

safety references :
EPI System :view
 
 
 
 
ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylpentanoate
chemidplus :24323-38-4
EPA Substance Registry Services :24323-38-4

references :
Leffingwell :chirality
 
ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylpentanoate
jecfa number :1652
NIST Chemistry WebBook :24323384
pubchem :24323-38-4

other :
VCF-Online: VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
FDA Everything Added to Food in the United States (EAFUS)View
synonyms :
 ethyl 2-ethyl lactate
(±)-ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-methyl valerate
 ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylpentanoate
(±)-ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylvalerate
2-hydroxy-3-methyl pentanoic acid ethyl ester

soluble in :
 water, very slightly

stability :

potential blenders :
 allyl tiglateFL
 ambrette seed absoluteFL/FR
delta6-isoambrettolideFL/FR
3-benzyl-4-heptanoneFL/FR
 blackberry thiophenoneFL/FR
 buchu mercaptanFL/FR
 butyl hexanoateFL/FR
alpha-damasconeFL/FR
 ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-methyl valerateFL/FR
 ethyl 3-oxohexanoateFL
 ethyl methyl-para-tolyl glycidateFL/FR
 furfuryl isovalerateFL/FR
 heliotropyl isobutyrateFL/FR
(Z)-3-hexen-1-yl 2-methyl butyrateFL/FR
beta-iononeFL/FR
beta-ionone epoxideFL/FR
 maltyl isobutyrateFL/FR
dextro,laevo-menthyl acetateFL/FR
 methyl 2-methyl valerateFL/FR
 methyl furfuryl disulfideFL
 nerolin fragarolFL/FR
3-nonen-2-oneFL/FR
(E)-2-octen-1-yl butyrateFL/FR
(E)-2-octen-4-olFL/FR
 osmanthus absoluteFL/FR
isopropenyl acetateFL/FR
 propyl formateFL
 rose carboxylateFR
 styralyl butyrateFL/FR
 thiogeraniolFL/FR
 vanilla carboxylateFL/FR

potential uses :
 berry
 berry jam
 blackberry
 blueberry
 blueberry whortleberry red whortleberry
 boysenberry
 bramble arctic bramble blackberry
 currant
 currant black currant
 currant red currant
 elderberry
 fruity
 huckleberry bilberry
 loganberry dewberry
 mulberry
 osmanthus
 quince
 raspberry
 raspberry black raspberry
 raspberry green raspberry
 raspberry red raspberry

natural occurrence in :
data pagechampaca concrete @ 0.01% S



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