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  <creation_date>2026-08-23 19:12:29 UTC</creation_date>
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  <common_name>4-methyl-2-methylidenepentanoic acid</common_name>
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  <description>4-methyl-2-methylidenepentanoic acid is an organic compound with the formula C7H12O2 and an average molecular weight of 128.17 g/mol. 4-methyl-2-methylidenepentanoic acid belongs to the fatty acids and conjugates, a subclass of fatty acyls within the organic compounds.

This compound is found in or released from five recorded sources. These sources include household items such as credit card holders, as well as food, food processing, and cookware, specifically the processing of meats. Additionally, it is associated with electrical and electronic equipment, including selectors, gas filled discharge tubes with solid cathodes, and discharge lamps.</description>
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  <status>Detected and Not Quantified</status>
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