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Isoamyl laurate

≥97%

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Synonym(s):
3-Methylbutyl dodecanoate, Isopentyl dodecanoate
Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)10CO2CH2CH2CH(CH3)2
CAS Number:
6309-51-9
Molecular Weight:
270.45
FEMA Number:
2077
EC Number:
228-626-1
Council of Europe no.:
379
MDL number:
MFCD00048429
PubChem Substance ID:
24900842
Flavis number:
9.103

biological source

synthetic

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.436 (lit.)

density

0.856 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

creamy; fatty; wine-like

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCCC(C)C

InChI

1S/C17H34O2/c1-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-17(18)19-15-14-16(2)3/h16H,4-15H2,1-3H3

InChI key

FVKRIDSRWFEQME-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Isoamyl laurate is a fatty acid ester that is generally used as a flavor compound in beer and wine.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 5.0%
Taste at 10 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Rum, malt, whiskey, white and plum wines, beer, grape brandy.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Synthesis of isoamyl laurate and isoamyl stearate in supercritical carbon dioxide.
Varma MN & Madras G.
Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 141(1), 139-147 (2007)
Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 24, 50-50 (1999)

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