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W246301

Sigma-Aldrich

Ethyl isovalerate

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

3-methyl butanoic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 3-methyl butyrate, Ethyl 3-methylbutanoate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2COOC2H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.18
FEMA Number:
2463
Beilstein:
1744677
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
442
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
eCl@ss:
39022323
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.447
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

(EU Regulation 1223/2009)
(follows IFRA guidelines)
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor pressure

7.5 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.396 (lit.)

bp

131-133 °C (lit.)

mp

−99 °C (lit.)

density

0.864 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

apple; fruity; pineapple; sweet

SMILES string

CCOC(=O)CC(C)C

InChI

1S/C7H14O2/c1-4-9-7(8)5-6(2)3/h6H,4-5H2,1-3H3

InChI key

PPXUHEORWJQRHJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Ethyl isovalerate is a flavor ester that occurs naturally in fruits such as pineapple, banana etc.

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

80.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

27 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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