Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate
Also known as: Ethyl 2-Methylvalerate, 2-Methylpentanoic Acid Ethyl Ester, 2-Methylvaleric Acid Ethyl Ester, Manzanate, Ethyl alpha-methylvalerate, Pentanoic acid, 2-methyl-, ethyl ester, RARECHEM AL BI 0135, MFCD00036564
Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate (CAS 39255-32-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H16O2 and a molecular weight of 144.21100 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 153-152 °C(lit.), a density of 0.864 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) and a flash point of 39.4 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 2, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 39255-32-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-21025-3
- Molecular Formula
- C8H16O2
- Molecular Weight
- 144.21100 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 11/2/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Boiling Point | 153-152 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Density | 0.864 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 39.4 °C |
| Exact Mass | 144.11500 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 1.98570 |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.403(lit.) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate?
The CAS number of Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate is 39255-32-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate?
Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate has molecular formula C8H16O2 and molecular weight 144.21100 g/mol.
Is Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate hazardous?
Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate?
For Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate, Upstream Products: Ethanol, 2-Methylpentanoic acid, Pent-1-ene; Downstream Products: 2-Methyl-1-pentanol.
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