Methyl valerate

1.96

1.96

0.8947 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float

0.883-0.895

less than 1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992)

5.06 mg/mL at 25 °C

soluble in propylene glycol, alcohol, most fixed oils; very slightly soluble in water

(in ethanol)

259.7 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)

118.00 to 119.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg

126-127 °C

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for < 0.1% (1 of 1701) of reports.

Danger

H225 (92.8%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]

P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P280, P303+P361+P353, P370+P378, P403+P235, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 1701 reports by companies from 10 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.

Chemical: Pentanoic acid, methyl ester

Status: Active Update: 22-02-2019 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/23908

Methyl pentanoate: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

SYMPTOMS: Symptoms of exposure to this compound include skin irritation, conjunctivitis, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, cyanosis, dermatitis, collapse, respiratory distress, convulsions, blistering and ulceration of the skin; gangrene, erythema, vertigo, kidney and liver damage; coma and lowered body temperature.

METHYL VALERATE is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides. This compound reacts with oxidizing agents, bases and acids. (NTP, 1992)

EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

SMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: If you spill this chemical, FIRST REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. Then, use absorbent paper to pick up all liquid spill material. Your contaminated clothing and absorbent paper should be sealed in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Solvent wash all contaminated surfaces with 60-70% ethanol followed by washing with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.

RECOMMENDED RESPIRATOR: Where the neat test chemical is weighed and diluted, wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a dust/mist filter. (NTP, 1992)

Fragrance Ingredients

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index