Identification | More | [Name]
3-Methylbutyl 3-methylbutanoate | [CAS]
659-70-1 | [Synonyms]
2(3)-METHYL BUTANOIC-1-ACID:2(3)-METHYL BUTYL-1-ESTER 3-Methylbutyl 3-methylbutanoate 3-METHYLBUTYL 3-METHYLBUTYRATE 3-METHYLBUTYL ISOVALERATE AMYL VALERATE FEMA 2085 ISOAMYL ISOPENTANOATE ISOAMYL ISOVALERATE ISOPENTYL ISOPENTANOATE ISOPENTYL ISOVALERATE ISOVALERIC ACID ISOAMYL ESTER (3-methyl-1-butyl)3-methylbutanoate 3-methyl-butanoicaci3-methylbutylester 3-methyl-butanoicacid3-methyl-butylester 3-methylbutanoicacid3-methylbutylester Apple oil Appleoil Butanoicacid,3-methyl-,3-methylbutylester Isoamyl valerianate iso-Amylvalerianate | [EINECS(EC#)]
201-730-4 | [Molecular Formula]
C10H20O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00048369 | [Molecular Weight]
172.26 | [MOL File]
659-70-1.mol |
Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xi | [Risk Statements ]
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin . | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice . S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection . | [WGK Germany ]
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| [RTECS ]
NY1508000
| [HS Code ]
29156000 | [Toxicity]
LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg |
Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Description]
Isoamyl isovalerate has a characteristic fruity odor and a sweet
apple-like flavor. May be prepared by passing vapors of isoamyl
alcohol and isovaleric aldehyde over a copper uranium based catalyst at 240 - 280°C in the presence of hydrogen.
| [Chemical Properties]
Isoamyl isovalerate has a fruity, sweet, apple, apricot, mango-characteristic fruity odor and sweet-apple-like flavor. | [Occurrence]
Reported found in the ether oil from leaves of Eucalyptus microcorys, angelica root oil and mastic gum leaf
and fruit oils. Also reported in wine, oil of hop, olive oil, banana, tomato, peppermint and spearmint oil, beer, rum, whiskies, cider,
sherry, plum, quince, cherimoya and lamb’s lettuce. | [Uses]
As apple essence for flavoring liqueurs and candy. | [Uses]
Isopentyl 3-Methylbutanoate is used in method for preparing essence compound of olfactory recognition book suitable for olfactory sense of Chines. | [Definition]
ChEBI: Isoamyl isovalerate is a fatty acid ester. | [Preparation]
By passing vapors of isoamyl alcohol and isovaleric aldehyde over a copper–uranium-based catalyst at 240 to 280°C in
the presence of hydrogen | [Aroma threshold values]
Detection: 20 ppb; aroma characteristics at 1.0% in ethanol: sweet, fruity, green apple and estry. | [Taste threshold values]
Taste characteristics at 15 ppm: green, fruity, estry, apple, pineapple and tutti-frutti | [Synthesis Reference(s)]
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 52, p. 4319, 1987 DOI: 10.1021/jo00228a032 | [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. | [Biochem/physiol Actions]
Taste at 1.0 ppm |
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