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W208515

Isoamyl isovalerate

greener alternative

natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

3-methylbutyl 3-methylbutanoate, Isopentyl isovalerate

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2CO2CH2CH2CH(CH3)2
CAS Number:
659-70-1
Molecular Weight:
172.26
FEMA Number:
2085
Council of Europe no.:
458
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24900855
Flavis number:
9.463
EC Number:
211-536-1
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00048369
Organoleptic:
apple; green; fruity; sweet
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Level

300, 400

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural

agency

follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FCC, FDA 21 CFR 117

assay

≥98%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

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impurities

<30% 2-methylbutyl isovalerate

refractive index

n20/D 1.412 (lit.)

bp

192-193 °C (lit.)

density

0.854 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

greener alternative category

Aligned

organoleptic

apple; green; fruity; sweet

SMILES string

CC(C)CCOC(=O)CC(C)C

InChI

1S/C10H20O2/c1-8(2)5-6-12-10(11)7-9(3)4/h8-9H,5-7H2,1-4H3

InChI key

XINCECQTMHSORG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

Application


  • Evaluation of PTR-ToF-MS as a tool to track the behavior of hop-derived compounds during the fermentation of beer.: This study discusses the use of isoamyl isovalerate in tracking fermentation processes, impacting flavor development in beer production (Richter et al., 2018).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 1.0 ppm

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Environment
GHS09

hcodes

H411

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

176.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

80 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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Lot/Batch Number
SHBS9262
SHBR9163
SHBP9489
SHBP2919
SHBM6012

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Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 24, 28-28 (1999)

Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
W208515-1KG-K04061837876097
W208515-SAMPLE-K04061837876110
W208515-100G-K04061837876080
W208515-4KG-K04061837876103