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Methyl valeraldehyde

Synonym(s):2-Methylvaleraldehyde

  • CAS NO.:123-15-9
  • Empirical Formula: C6H12O
  • Molecular Weight: 100.16
  • MDL number: MFCD00006986
  • EINECS: 204-605-2
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-12-18 14:07:02
Methyl valeraldehyde  Structural

What is Methyl valeraldehyde ?

Description

2-Methylpentanal has an ethereal, fruity odor. This may be prepared from 2-methylpentanol by catalytic oxidation.

Chemical properties

Colorless liquid. Soluble in water 0.42% by wt, flash p68F (20C) (OC).

Occurrence

Reported found in onion, leek, garlic, milk, roasted peanuts, wheat bread, cooked beef, cured pork, coffee, beer, tea, trassi, rice and mango.

The Uses of Methyl valeraldehyde

Intermediates for dyes, resins, pharmaceuticals.

The Uses of Methyl valeraldehyde

2-Methylvaleraldehyde is used as an intermediate to manufacture organic compounds (pharmaceuticals, odorants and flavorings)

Preparation

From 2-methylpentanol by catalytic oxidation.

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Methylpentanal is a 2-methyl-branched fatty aldehyde.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 1.6 to 3.2 ppb

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 5.0 ppm: vegetative and green with a fruity, grape-like nuance.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Synthesis, p. 717, 1985 DOI: 10.1055/s-1985-31327

General Description

A colorless liquid. Less dense than water. Flash point near 50°F. Used to make rubber and artificial flavorings.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable. Slightly soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Methyl valeraldehyde is an aldehyde. Aldehydes are frequently involved in self-condensation or polymerization reactions. These reactions are exothermic; they are often catalyzed by acid. Aldehydes are readily oxidized to give carboxylic acids. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of aldehydes with azo, diazo compounds, dithiocarbamates, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. Aldehydes can react with air to give first peroxo acids, and ultimately carboxylic acids. These autoxidation reactions are activated by light, catalyzed by salts of transition metals, and are autocatalytic (catalyzed by the products of the reaction). The addition of stabilizers (antioxidants) to shipments of aldehydes retards autoxidation.

Hazard

Flammable, dangerous fire risk. Strong irri-tant to skin and mucous membranes.

Health Hazard

May cause toxic effects if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.

Fire Hazard

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water.

Flammability and Explosibility

Highly flammable

Properties of Methyl valeraldehyde

Melting point: -100℃
Boiling point: 119-120 °C(lit.)
Density  0.808 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density  3.45 (vs air)
FEMA  3413 | 2-METHYLPENTANAL
refractive index  n20/D 1.401(lit.)
Flash point: 62 °F
solubility  Chloroform, Methanol (Slightly)
form  clear liquid
color  Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. ethereal fruity green
Water Solubility  Soluble in water (4.2g/L at 25°C).
Sensitive  Air Sensitive
JECFA Number 260
BRN  1739423
CAS DataBase Reference 123-15-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Pentanal, 2-methyl-(123-15-9)
EPA Substance Registry System Pentanal, 2-methyl- (123-15-9)

Safety information for Methyl valeraldehyde

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Flame
Flammables
GHS02
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H225:Flammable liquids
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
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.
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.

Computed Descriptors for Methyl valeraldehyde

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