2-Methylvaleric acid
[CAS# 97-61-0]

Identification

• Classification: Biochemical >> Amino acids and their derivatives >> Glycine derivatives
• Name: 2-Methylvaleric acid
• Synonyms: 2-Methylpentanoic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 116.16
• CAS Registry Number: 97-61-0
• EC Number: 202-594-9
• FEMA: 2754

Properties

• Density: 0.931
• Boiling point: 196-198 °C
• Refractive index: 1.413-1.415
• Flash point: 91 °C

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: C
• Risk Statements: R34
• Safety Statements: S26;S36/37/39;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1C	H314
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Substances or mixtures corrosive to metals	Met. Corr.	1	H290

• Transport Information: UN 3265