2-Methylpentanoic acid
Also known as: 2-Methylvaleric acid, 2-Methyl-n-valeric acid, 2-Methyl-n-pentanoic acid, Methylpropylacetic acid, Valeric acid, 2-methyl-, α-Methylvaleric acid, FEMA 2754, 2-Methylpentanoic acid for synthesis, 2-Methylvalerate
2-Methylpentanoic acid (CAS 97-61-0) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H12O2 and a molecular weight of 116.158 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -85°C, a boiling point of 195.4±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 91.1±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 97-61-0
- Jingsj CID
- J-21027-5
- Molecular Formula
- C6H12O2
- Molecular Weight
- 116.158 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -85°C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 195.4±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 91.1±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 116.083733 |
| PSA | 37.30000 |
| LogP | 1.66 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.2±0.8 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.425 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. CHARLOTTE P. BRENNAND, et al. AROMA PROPERTIES AND THRESHOLDS OF SOME BRANCHED‐CHAIN AND OTHER MINOR VOLATILE FATTY ACIDS OCCURRING IN MILKFAT AND MEAT LIPIDS1. September 1989. [2]. StoneSá, et al. Phytochemistry and antimicrobial activity of Campomanesia adamantium. Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia. Volume 28, Issue 3, May–June 2018, Pages 303-311 [3]. Menghan Li, et al. A sensitive method for the quantification of short-chain fatty acids by benzyl chloroformate derivatization combined with GC-MS. Analyst. 2020 Apr 7;145(7):2692-2700. |
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 2-Methylpentanoic acid?
The CAS number of 2-Methylpentanoic acid is 97-61-0.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Methylpentanoic acid?
2-Methylpentanoic acid has molecular formula C6H12O2 and molecular weight 116.158 g/mol.
Is 2-Methylpentanoic acid hazardous?
2-Methylpentanoic acid has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 2-Methylpentanoic acid?
For 2-Methylpentanoic acid, Upstream Products: 2-Methylvaleraldehyde, Pentane, 2-Methyl-1-pentanol; Downstream Products: Ethyl 2-methylpentanoate, 2-Methylvaleraldehyde, 2-Methyl-1-pentanol.
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