Methyl 2-oxo-3-methylpentanoate
Agent Name
Methyl 2-oxo-3-methylpentanoate
CAS Number
3682-42-6
Formula
C7-H12-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Methyl 2-keto-3-methylvalerate; Methyl 3-methyl-2-oxopentanoate; Methyl 3-methyl-2-oxovalerate; Pentanoic acid, 3-methyl-2-oxo-, methyl ester; Valeric acid, 3-methyl-2-oxo-, methyl ester; [ChemIDplus] Methyl 2-oxo-3-methylvalerate; [JECFA]
Category
Esters, Other
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA]
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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