| Identification |
| Name: | Pentanoic acid,2-hydroxy-4-methyl-, methyl ester |
| Synonyms: | Valericacid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-, methyl ester (7CI);Methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate;Methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methylvalerate; |
| CAS: | 40348-72-9 |
| EINECS: | 254-883-4 |
| Molecular Formula: | C7H14O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 146.18426 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C7H14O3/c1-5(2)4-6(8)7(9)10-3/h5-6,8H,4H2,1-3H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |
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| Properties |
| Refractive index: | 1.43 |
| Water Solubility: | slightly soluble in water; soluble in fat |
| Solubility: | slightly soluble in water; soluble in fat |
| Appearance: | colourless liquid with sweet, fruity, musty odour |
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