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W266906

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
Council of Europe no.:
450
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901234
Flavis number:
9.455
EC Number:
240-460-1
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00045488
Organoleptic:
fruity; cooling; woody; sweet
Grade:
FG, Halal
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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SMILES string

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

InChI key

VYQSSWZYPCCBRN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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

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

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.

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GHS07

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Hazard Classifications

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

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

235.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

113 °C - closed cup

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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MKCD0928
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MKCC4358
MKCC2011

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