Methyl valeraldehyde
[CAS# 123-15-9]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Aldehyde fragrance >> Acyclic aliphatic aldehyde
• Name: Methyl valeraldehyde
• Synonyms: 2-Methylvaleraldehyde
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂O
• Molecular Weight: 100.16
• CAS Registry Number: 123-15-9
• EC Number: 204-605-2
• FEMA: 3413

Properties

• Density: 0.808
• Boiling point: 119-120 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.401
• Flash point: 62 ºF

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: F;Xi
• Risk Codes: R11;R36/37/38;R52/53
• Safety Description: S16;S26;S36

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1B	H317
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	3	H402

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