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Ethyl valerate

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

Ethyl pentanoate

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3COOC2H5
CAS Number:
539-82-2
Molecular Weight:
130.18
FEMA Number:
2462
Council of Europe no.:
465
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901109
Flavis number:
9.147
EC Number:
208-726-1
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00009479
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1744680
Organoleptic:
apple; green; fruity; pineapple; sweet
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

300, 400

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher

agency

follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA 21 CFR 172.515

assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.401 (lit.)

bp

144-145 °C (lit.)

density

0.875 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

apple; green; fruity; pineapple; sweet

SMILES string

CCCCC(=O)OCC

InChI

1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-5-6-7(8)9-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3

InChI key

ICMAFTSLXCXHRK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Ethyl valerate is commonly used as a green apple flavor in food industry.

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pictograms

Flame
GHS02

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H226

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

93.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

34 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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SHBR8411
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SHBS2317
SHBP8439

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Optimization of lipase catalyzed synthesis of ethyl valerate, a green apple flavor using response surface methodology (RSM)
Salina MR, et al.
Journal of Environmental Science & Engineering, 5(2) (2011)
Covalent immobilization of lipase onto amine functionalized polypropylene membrane and its application in green apple flavor (ethyl valerate) synthesis.
Bayramo?lu G, et al.
Process. Biochem., 46(1), 372-378 (2011)
Synthesis of the 'green apple ester'ethyl valerate in organic solvents by Candida rugosa lipase immobilized in MBGs in organic solvents: Effects of immobilization and reaction parameters.
Raghavendra T, et al.
Journal of Molecular Catalysis. B, Enzymatic, 63(1), 31-38 (2010)
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