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W296000

Sigma-Aldrich

Propyl isovalerate

natural (US), ≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

Propyl 3-methylbutanoate, Propyl 3-methylbutyrate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2COO(CH2)2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
144.21
FEMA Number:
2960
Beilstein:
1747146
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
443
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.448
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural (US)

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012

Assay

≥98%

density

0.862 g/mL at 20 °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; sweet

SMILES string

CCCOC(=O)CC(C)C

InChI

1S/C8H16O2/c1-4-5-10-8(9)6-7(2)3/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3

InChI key

LSJMDWFAADPNAX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Natural occurence: Apple, banana, gruyere cheese and jackfruit

Application

The non-specific fruitiness of this compound makes it a good fit for many types of fruit flavors, including apple, banana, blueberry, pear, peach, grape, strawberry, pineapple and tropicals like jackfruit and durian. These same notes will also add to the fruity complex of aged cheese like Parmesan, Asiago, and Romano.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 1%
Taste at 5-10ppm

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

111.2 °F

Flash Point(C)

44 °C


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Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials
Michalski, J.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 39(4), 50-50 (2014)

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