Compound Summary

General Compound Information

ethyl 4-methylpentanoate

Description
Ethyl 4-methylpentanoate is a fatty acid ester.
Synonyms
Ethyl 4-methylvalerate;  Ethyl 4-methylpentanoate;  25415-67-2;  Ethyl isocaproate;  Pentanoic acid, 4-methyl-, ethyl ester;
FlavorDB ID
2820
PUBCHEM ID
Molecular Weight
144.21
Molecular Formula
C8H16O2
Openeye Can Smiles
CCOC(=O)CCC(C)C
IUPAC Inchikey
OFQRUTMGVBMTFQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Compound Classification
  • ClassyFire Ontology
Compound Quality
Quality information of this compound is not available!
Compound Toxicity and Food Additive Safety (OFAS)
Toxicity Summary
Link to the Distributed Structure-Searchable Toxicity (DSSTox) Database
Food Additive Safety (OFAS)
ETHYL 4-METHYLPENTANOATE is used for FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT. More food additive safty information please view GRAS report.
Receptors
Receptor information of this compound is not available!
Consensus Spectra
Spectrum Type Spectrum View Description Polarity
Experimental GCMS view GCMS positive