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Product Name:
2-METHYLVALERIC ACID
Formula:
C6H12O2
Synonyms:
(±)-2-Methylvaleric acid;2-Methylpentanoic acid;2-Methylvaleric acid;Valproic Acid Impurity L (PhEur)
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
|---|---|
| Solubility | 1 ml in 1 ml 95% alcohol (in ethanol) |
| Density | 0.919-0.922 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.44 [mmHg] |
| Refractive Index | 1.411-1.416 |
| Kovats Retention Index | 983.9 935 |
| Chemical Classes | Other Classes -> Organic Acids |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H314:Skin corrosion/irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P363:Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 116.16 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 1.8 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 3 |
| Exact Mass | 116.083729621 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 116.083729621 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 37.3 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 8 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 78.6 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 1 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
2-methylvaleric acid is a methyl-branched fatty acid that is pentanoic acid which carries a methyl group at position 2. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a plant metabolite and a fragrance. It is a branched-chain saturated fatty acid, a methyl-branched fatty acid, a monocarboxylic acid and a short-chain fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-methylvalerate.