FEMA 2721

Synonym(s):Methyl isocaproate

Methyl 4-methylvalerate has a sweet, pineapple-like flavor. Prepared from isocapric acid and methanol at the boil in the presence of H2S04.

Methyl-4-methylvalerate has a sweet, pineapple-like flavor

Reported found in pineapple and strawberry

4-Methylvaleric Acid Methyl Ester is an odor active volatile component in strawberries.

From isocapric acid and methanol at the boil in the presence of H2SO4

ChEBI: Methyl 4-methylpentanoate is a fatty acid methyl ester.

Taste characteristics at 50 ppm: fruity, sweet, banana, pineapple, apple-like with ripe, candy nuances.

Boiling point:	139-140 °C(lit.)
Density	0.888 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.404(lit.)
FEMA	2721 \| METHYL 4-METHYLVALERATE
Flash point:	103 °F
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Liquid
Odor	at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fruity sweet banana pineapple cheese
JECFA Number	216
EPA Substance Registry System	Methyl 4-methylvalerate (2412-80-8)

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P242:Use only non-sparking tools. P243:Take precautionary measures against static discharge.