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Sigma-Aldrich

Menthyl isovalerate

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

Menthyl 3-methylbutanoate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H28O2
CAS Number:
16409-46-4
Molecular Weight:
240.38
FEMA Number:
2669
EC Number:
240-460-1
Council of Europe no.:
450
MDL number:
MFCD00045488
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901234
Flavis number:
9.455
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

grade

FG
Halal

reg. compliance

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

Assay

≥98%

optical activity

[α]20/D −64°, neat

bp

260-262 °C/750 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.909 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

fruity; cooling; woody; sweet

SMILES string

CC(C)CC(=O)OC1CC(C)CCC1C(C)C

InChI

1S/C15H28O2/c1-10(2)8-15(16)17-14-9-12(5)6-7-13(14)11(3)4/h10-14H,6-9H2,1-5H3

InChI key

VYQSSWZYPCCBRN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Menthyl isovalerate is one of the key constituents of peppermint oil. It is also reported in the essential oils of some Tanacetum species.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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