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W208507

Sigma-Aldrich

Isoamyl isovalerate

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Isopentyl 3-methylbutyrate, Isopentyl isovalerate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHCH2CO2CH2CH2CH(CH3)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
172.26
FEMA Number:
2085
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
458
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.463
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

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

Assay

≥98%

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

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

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General description

Isoamyl isovalerate is an apple flavor volatile compound mainly found in apple and banana. It is used as a flavoring agent in chewing gums, candies and baked goods.

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).

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Environment

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

176.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

80 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

W208507-SAMPLE:
W208507-20KG-K:
W208507-1KG:
W208507-9KG:
W208507-1KG-K:
W208507-VAR-K:
W208507-20KG:
W208507-BULK-K:
W208507-SAMPLE-K:
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Fenaroli G
Fenaroli's Handbook of Flavor Ingredients, Fifth Edition, 278-278 (1971)
Enzymic synthesis of isoamyl isovalerate using immobilized lipase from Rhizomucor miehei: a multivariate analysis
Chowdary GV, et al.
Process. Biochem., 36(4), 331-339 (2000)
Fenaroli G
Fenaroli's Handbook of Flavor Ingredients, Fifth Edition, 278-278 (1971)

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