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Sigma-Aldrich

Isovaleric acid

99%

Synonym(s):

3-Methylbutanoic acid, 3-Methylbutyric acid

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2COOH
CAS Number:
503-74-2
Molecular Weight:
102.13
Beilstein:
1098522
EC Number:
207-975-3
MDL number:
MFCD00002726
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24847909
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

0.38 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

200

Assay

99%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

824 °F

refractive index

n20/D 1.403 (lit.)

bp

175-177 °C (lit.)

mp

−29 °C (lit.)

density

0.925 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

functional group

carboxylic acid

SMILES string

CC(C)CC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C5H10O2/c1-4(2)3-5(6)7/h4H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,6,7)

InChI key

GWYFCOCPABKNJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Isovaleric acid, also known as 3-methylbutanoic acid, is commonly used for ester synthesis and as a building block in organic reactions. It is a volatile organic compound present in vinegar bait and is determined by solid phase microextraction. Isovaleric acid inhibits the synthesis of saturated fatty acids. It is a favorable carbon source for cell growth. Moreover, it is a promising odor indicator.

Application

Isovaleric acid inhibits the synthesis of saturated fatty acids.

Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H314

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

176.0 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Flash Point(C)

80 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Aurantiochytrium is an important docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) producer containing two kinds of fatty acid synthesis pathways, that is, the fatty acid synthase pathway (FAS) for saturated fatty acid synthesis and the polyketide synthase pathway (PKS) for polyunsaturated fatty acid synthesis.
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Research was conducted to determine suitable chemical parameters as indicators of odor from decomposing food wastes. Prepared food scraps were stored in 18 l plastic buckets (2 kg wet weight each) at 20 °C and 8 °C to reproduce high
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