2-Methylvaleric acid, 98+%

Description

CAS: 97-61-0 | C6H12O2 | 116.16 g/mol

(R,S)-2-methylvaleric acid is an intermediate in the synthesis of branched-chain. 2-Methylpentanoic acid (2-Methylvaleric acid) was used as an internal standard for gas chromatographic analysis of microbial end products.

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Applications
(R,S)-2-methylvaleric acid is an intermediate in the synthesis of branched-chain. 2-Methylpentanoic acid (2-Methylvaleric acid) was used as an internal standard for gas chromatographic analysis of microbial end products.

Solubility
Soluble in water(13g/L).

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents, bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 97-61-0
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 116.16
• MDL Number: MFCD00002671
• InChI Key: OVBFMEVBMNZIBR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-methylvaleric acid, pentanoic acid, 2-methyl, valeric acid, 2-methyl, methylpropylacetic acid, 2-pentanecarboxylic acid, 2-methyl valeric acid, alpha-methylvaleric acid, pentanoic acid, methyl, kyselina 2-methylvalerova, fema no. 2754
• PubChem CID: 7341
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylpentanoic acid
• SMILES: CCCC(C)C(=O)O

• Melting Point: -85°C
• Density: 0.93
• Boiling Point: 196°C to 197°C
• Flash Point: 91°C (195°F)
• Odor: Unpleasant
• Refractive Index: 1.414
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN3265
• Beilstein: 1720655
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water(13g/L).
• Formula Weight: 116.16
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Methylvaleric acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H314
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314-H318-H227 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P260-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 8; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber	202-594-9
RTECSNumber	YV7700000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only